VEN PACA LATIN FOOD

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.

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

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.

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).

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

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

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

Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.

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

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 from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

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

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

Misrepresenting or misbranding food — e.g. selling one product as another.

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.

Inadequate lighting, or bulbs over food areas not shielded or shatter-protected.

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.

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

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

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

Misrepresenting or misbranding food — e.g. selling one product as another.

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.

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

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

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