Delaware (statewide), DE

Tienda Latina

720 Townsend Boulevard #C

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Tienda Latina last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 8, 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 17, 2025 to May 8, 2026.
Has Tienda Latina 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 17, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

May 8, 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 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 6-202.14Other

Official Wording

Toilet Rooms, Enclosed

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, May 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 17, 2025

Violations recorded

5 recorded violations

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 6-301.12Other

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision

In Plain English

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

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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 4-302.12Food temperature

Official Wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices

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 8-304.11Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Responsibilities of the Permit Holder

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

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

Follow-Up

May 8, 2025

Violations recorded

1 recorded violation

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, May 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 17, 2025

Violations recorded

5 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 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.

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, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source