HAMAKNOCKERS

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

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

Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

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

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

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.

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

Mops, brooms, and other cleaning and maintenance equipment stored or maintained improperly.

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

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

Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.

Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

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

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.

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

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.