BLUE FLAME

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.

Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.

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

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

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.

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

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.

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.

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

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

Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.

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

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

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

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

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).

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.

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

Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.

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

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