Routine
Oct 16, 2026
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 16, 2026 · Original Source
Delaware (statewide), DE
Pizzeria and Taqueria Porto Bella
1618 S Governors Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Pizzeria and Taqueria Porto Bella last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 16, 2026. The result listed by Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection was “No violations recorded”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 11 inspections on record, from Mar 19, 2025 to Oct 16, 2026.
- Has Pizzeria and Taqueria Porto Bella ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 19, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
11 inspectionsRoutine
Oct 15, 2026
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 8-404.11Other
Official Wording
Ceasing Operations and Reporting
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 7-202.12Other
Official Wording
Conditions of Use
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 14, 2026
Violations recorded
9 recorded violations
notedCode 8-404.11Other
Official Wording
Ceasing Operations and Reporting
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
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 problemsnotedCode 2-301.15Other
Official Wording
Where to Wash
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency
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 problemsnotedCode 4-702.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Before Use After Cleaning
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 problemsnotedCode 6-501.111Pests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 6-501.112Pests
Official Wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 6-501.114Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
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 problemsOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Jul 29, 2026
Violations recorded
12 recorded violations
notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
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 problemsnotedCode 4-501.12Other
Official Wording
Cutting Surfaces
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 3-501.19Other
Official Wording
Time as a Public Health Control
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6-501.112Pests
Official Wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 3-305.11Contamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
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 issuesnotedCode 4-603.16Other
Official Wording
Rinsing Procedures
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6-202.14Other
Official Wording
Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 5-501.13Other
Official Wording
Receptacles
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
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 problemsnotedCode 6-501.16Other
Official Wording
Drying Mops
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Jun 23, 2026
Violations recorded
13 recorded violations
notedCode 6-301.14Handwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 3-302.11Other
Official Wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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 temperaturenotedCode 3-602.11Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food Labels
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing
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 issuesnotedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
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 problemsnotedCode 4-501.12Other
Official Wording
Cutting Surfaces
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 5-205.11Handwashing
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 3-501.19Other
Official Wording
Time as a Public Health Control
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 7-206.11Pests
Official Wording
Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 6-501.112Pests
Official Wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 3-305.11Contamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Jun 1, 2026
Violations recorded
13 recorded violations
notedCode 6-301.14Handwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 3-302.11Other
Official Wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency
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 problemsnotedCode 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 temperaturenotedCode 3-602.11Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food Labels
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing
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 issuesnotedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
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 problemsnotedCode 4-501.12Other
Official Wording
Cutting Surfaces
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 5-205.11Handwashing
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 3-501.19Other
Official Wording
Time as a Public Health Control
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 7-206.11Pests
Official Wording
Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 6-501.112Pests
Official Wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 27, 2025
Violations recorded
13 recorded violations
notedCode 2-301.14Other
Official Wording
When to Wash
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4-702.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Before Use After Cleaning
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 problemsnotedCode 7-201.11Other
Official Wording
Separation-Storage
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
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 problemsnotedCode 4-501.12Other
Official Wording
Cutting Surfaces
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4-603.16Other
Official Wording
Rinsing Procedures
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6-201.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
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 problemsnotedCode 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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 8-201.11Other
Official Wording
When Plans Are Required
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4-501.114Chemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 5-501.17Other
Official Wording
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up
May 27, 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, May 27, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up
May 12, 2025
Violations recorded
6 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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 6-301.14Handwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 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 findingnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing
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 issuesnotedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
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 problemsOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 12, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Apr 28, 2025
Violations recorded
6 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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 6-301.14Handwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
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 problemsnotedCode 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 findingnotedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing
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 issuesOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Mar 19, 2025
Violations recorded
12 recorded violations
notedCode 2-201.11Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees
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 issuesnotedCode 3-301.11Handwashing
Official Wording
Preventing Contamination from Hands
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 6-301.14Handwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 7-202.12Other
Official Wording
Conditions of Use
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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 findingnotedCode 3-501.16Food temperature
Official Wording
Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding
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 temperaturenotedCode 3-501.13Food temperature
Official Wording
Thawing
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 temperaturenotedCode 3-305.11Contamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
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 problemsnotedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing
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 issuesOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source