WOODEN SPOON

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.

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

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

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

Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.

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.

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.

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

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Gas appliance or boiler certificate issue.

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

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

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

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.

Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.

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.

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

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

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

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

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

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