CHEERS

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

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

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.

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

Fire suppression or extinguishing equipment issue (referred to the fire authority).

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inadequate lighting, or bulbs over food areas not shielded or shatter-protected.