El Solecito #1
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
50
Score
El Solecito #1 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Dover restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on February 1, 2026 operator is currently opening operating and serving food to the public.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding) Manager placed in cooler, as pan was sitting out with no temperature control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared salads and cooked meats with no dates
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor. Manager moved off of floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Manager had bowl of pork thawing on counter. They moved meat to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
74
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only certificate for Juan Perez expired 9-2-2024 National Registry Food Safety Professionals. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
67
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only certificate for Juan Perez expired 9-2-2024 National Registry Food Safety Professionals. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed large stand up cooler with bottled sodas in covered area outside of food trailer. Observed shelving with bagged chips stored outside of food trailer as well. Manager began moving drinks and chips onto unit **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
64
Jan 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Solecito #1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Solecito #1 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Solecito #1?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Solecito #1.
How does El Solecito #1 compare to other restaurants in Dover?
El Solecito #1 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Dover average of 81.
Has El Solecito #1's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Solecito #1 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Solecito #1 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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