TACO BELL # 177

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

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

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

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

Inadequate lighting, or bulbs over food areas not shielded or shatter-protected.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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