Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
Workers handling ready-to-eat food with bare hands without an approved alternative procedure.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
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.
Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
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.