FORDS GARAGE

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.

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

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

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

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

Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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