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When was Shortlidge Elementary School - Red Clay Consolidat last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 23, 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: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Sep 26, 2024 to Sep 23, 2026.
Has Shortlidge Elementary School - Red Clay Consolidat ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 26, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Routine
Sep 23, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Apr 14, 2026
Violations recorded
2 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.
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
May 5, 2025
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
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.
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.