A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
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).
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Flammable or combustible materials stored improperly.