Delaware (statewide), DE

Sambos Tavern

283 Front Street

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Sambos Tavern last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 4, 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?: 4 inspections on record, from Apr 23, 2025 to Aug 4, 2026.
Has Sambos Tavern ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 23, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

Aug 4, 2026

Violations recorded

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

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 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 issues

notedCode 8-301.11Other

Official Wording

Prerequisite for Operation

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 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 30, 2026

Violations recorded

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

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 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 issues

notedCode 2-401.11Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

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 issues

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.

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.

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notedCode 8-301.11Other

Official Wording

Prerequisite for Operation

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, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 2, 2025

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-202.18Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Shellstock Identification

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 problems

notedCode 3-402.12Other

Official Wording

Records, Creation, & Retention

In Plain English

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

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Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 23, 2025

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 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 issues

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 issues

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

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