WAPO TACO

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).

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

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.

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

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

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.

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

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

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

Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

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.

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

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

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.

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.