Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
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.