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.
Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
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.
Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.