SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Smiths Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 20, 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?
5 inspections on record, from Dec 30, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026.
Has Smiths Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 30, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Routine
Oct 20, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3-307.11Contamination
Official Wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
May 6, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Nov 6, 2025
Violations recorded
2 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.
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, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
May 8, 2025
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4-204.11Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 8, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Dec 30, 2024
Violations recorded
4 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.
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.
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.