Delaware (statewide), DE

Racks Smoked BBQ

867 S Dupont Hwy Suite 1

Last inspected Oct 21, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Racks Smoked BBQ last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2025. 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?: 2 inspections on record, from Jan 23, 2025 to Oct 21, 2025.
Has Racks Smoked BBQ ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 23, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine

Oct 21, 2025

Violations recorded

3 recorded violations

notedCode 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.

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.

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notedCode 4-205.10Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Food Equipment, Certification and Classification

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 23, 2025

Violations recorded

3 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.

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notedCode 3-403.11Food temperature

Official Wording

Reheating for Hot 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 temperature

notedCode 3-501.16Food temperature

Official Wording

Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source

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