TRUE FOOD KITCHEN

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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.