POINT 57

Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.

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

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

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

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

Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.

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

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

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

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.

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

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

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

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

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

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

Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.

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

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

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.

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

Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.

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

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