Delaware (statewide), DE

Ole Tapas Lounge

1126 Capitol Trail Suite C

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Ole Tapas Lounge last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 27, 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: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Sep 25, 2024 to May 27, 2026.
Has Ole Tapas Lounge ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 25, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

May 27, 2026

Violations recorded

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-101.11Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Assignment of Responsibility

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 3-304.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 3-501.17Food temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 27, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Oct 25, 2024

No violations recorded

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 25, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 25, 2024

Violations recorded

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5-202.12Handwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks, Installation

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

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 5-501.17Other