CHOW DOWN ALLEY

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

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

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.

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

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.

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.

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

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.