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Shell Gas Station

299 Christiana Road

Last inspected Sep 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Shell Gas Station last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 25, 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: 7 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Nov 19, 2024 to Sep 25, 2026.
Has Shell Gas Station ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 19, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

Sep 25, 2026

Violations recorded

7 recorded violations

notedCode 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 problems
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
notedCode 4-204.112Food temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

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 3-302.12Other

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 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 problems
notedCode 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 problems
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, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 15, 2026

Violations recorded

9 recorded violations

notedCode 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 finding
notedCode 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 problems
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
notedCode 4-204.112Food temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

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 3-302.12Other

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 6-202.13Pests

Official Wording

Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation

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 insects
notedCode 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 problems
notedCode 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 problems
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, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 25, 2025

Violations recorded

7 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 2-301.14Other

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 finding
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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser, Availability

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 problems
notedCode 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 temperature
notedCode 5-205.15Facility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair

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 issues
notedCode 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 finding

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 19, 2024

Violations recorded

6 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser, Availability

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 problems
notedCode 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 finding
notedCode 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 temperature
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
notedCode 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 finding

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source

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