METRO DINER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

Unwrapped or temperature-sensitive food re-served to another customer.

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

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.

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

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

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

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

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

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

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

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