TACO ARDIENTE

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

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.

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

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

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

Kitchen not fully separated from living or sleeping quarters, or unauthorized people in the kitchen.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.

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.

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

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

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

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

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