Delaware (statewide), DE

Odessa Diner

3147 Dupont Parkway

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Violations recorded

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Quick Answers

When was Odessa Diner last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 5, 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: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Feb 19, 2025 to Aug 5, 2026.
Has Odessa Diner ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 19, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Aug 5, 2026

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-302.12Food temperature

Official Wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 6-202.15Other

Official Wording

Outer Openings, Protected

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 15, 2026

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.12Other

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 19, 2025

Violations recorded

4 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.

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 3-501.17Food temperature