PACO'S WAY

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.