ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Malins Deli last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 21, 2026. The result listed by Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection was “Violations recorded”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Mar 17, 2025 to Aug 21, 2026.
Has Malins Deli ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 17, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Routine
Aug 21, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Aug 7, 2026
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Apr 10, 2025
No violations recorded
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Mar 31, 2025
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6-501.11Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Mar 17, 2025
Violations recorded
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Certified Food Protection Manager
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.