Delaware (statewide), DE
Dickinson St & Hwy 1
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Routine
1 recorded violation
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
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, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
2 recorded violations
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
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 issuesCapacity-Quantity and Availability
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, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
6 recorded violations
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
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 temperatureSystem Maintained in Good Repair
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 issuesTime/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding
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 temperatureNonfood-Contact Surfaces
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 problemsCutting Surfaces
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingNonfood Contact Surfaces
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, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source
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