THE HEALTH BAR

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

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

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

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.

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

Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.

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

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

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

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

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

Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

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.

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

Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.

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