TACO RICO

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

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

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

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.

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

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

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.

Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.

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.

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 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.

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.

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.

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

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).

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

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