THE CORNER POCKET

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.

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

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.

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

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

Mops, brooms, and other cleaning and maintenance equipment stored or maintained improperly.

Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.

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.

Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.

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

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

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

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.

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

Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.

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.

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