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.
Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.