BACKWATER FINS

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

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.

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.

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

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

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

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.