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Delaware (statewide), DE

Taco Express Restaurant

243 Christiana Road

Last inspected Nov 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Taco Express Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 1, 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: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Mar 17, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026.
Has Taco Express Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 17, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

Nov 1, 2026

Violations recorded

5 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.

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 5-501.17Other

Official Wording

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 5-502.11Other

Official Wording

Frequency-Removal

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 4-101.11Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and 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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Nov 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 29, 2026

Violations recorded

6 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.

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 5-501.17Other

Official Wording

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 5-502.11Other

Official Wording

Frequency-Removal

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
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
notedCode 4-101.11Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and 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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Mar 19, 2025

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 17, 2025

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 2-301.14Other

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 4-702.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Before Use After Cleaning

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 3-602.11Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Food Labels

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 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

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 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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source

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