High Priority Violations (5)
Code 01
All food must come from sources that comply with local, state, and federal laws. This includes permitted facilities, inspected slaughterhouses, and approved suppliers with proper HACCP plans. Unapproved sources are the root cause of major foodborne illness outbreaks. Foods from uninspected facilities may contain pathogens like E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella, or Listeria that cause severe illness and death.
Unsafe Food Source: Food must be obtained from approved suppliers and sources. This violation means food was purchased from unlicensed vendors, expired products were used, or food was obtained from questionable sources that could pose health risks.
Code 14
Critical security violation: Self-service food areas must have proper sneeze guards and protective devices. Missing barriers allow customer contamination of food.
Food Safety Violation: Intermediate priority food safety violation that may lead to risk factors if not corrected
📖 2022 FDA Food Code 6-201.13
Code 16
Water must be from approved public water system or tested private well. Backflow prevention devices required to prevent contamination. Contaminated water causes Legionnaires' disease (10,000 US cases annually), Cryptosporidium outbreaks, and hepatitis A transmission affecting thousands.
Food Safety Violation: Intermediate priority food safety violation that may lead to risk factors if not corrected
Code 33
Unethical business practices; overbooking. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
General Sanitation Issue: Basic priority violation related to sanitation and general food safety practices
📖 2022 FDA Food Code Chapter 3 - Food
Code 40
Toxic chemicals must be stored below and away from food, labeled clearly, and kept in original containers. Separate storage areas required. Chemical contamination causes immediate poisoning. Sanitizers in food cause chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage.
General Sanitation Issue: Basic priority violation related to sanitation and general food safety practices
Basic Violations (15)
Code 03
Hot foods must cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 more hours using ice baths, shallow pans, or blast chillers. Improper cooling is the #1 cause of restaurant foodborne illness. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F causing severe intestinal illness.
Temperature Control Violations: Foods requiring temperature control were not kept at safe temperatures. This includes improper cooling, reheating, or holding temperatures that allow dangerous bacteria to grow.
Code 11
Equipment violation: Equipment and appliances must be properly installed and maintained. Faulty equipment cannot maintain safe temperatures.
Food Safety Violation: Intermediate priority food safety violation that may lead to risk factors if not corrected
📖 2022 FDA Food Code 4-301.11
Code 13
Building repair. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
Dirty Food Equipment: Equipment and utensils that contact food were not properly cleaned and sanitized, creating contamination risk from bacteria, food residue, or chemical buildup.
📖 2022 FDA Food Code
Code 15
Bathrooms: public, guest, supplies. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
Dishwashing Problems: Manual dishwashing sink was not properly set up with correct compartments, temperatures, or sanitizing solution. This compromises the ability to clean dishes safely.
📖 2022 FDA Food Code
Code 17
Bedding: bed linens, towels. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
Food Safety Violation: Intermediate priority food safety violation that may lead to risk factors if not corrected
📖 2022 FDA Food Code
Code 30
Food Storage Problems: Food was not properly stored to prevent contamination, maintain quality, or ensure food safety. This includes issues with containers, labeling, or storage locations.
Code 32
Security deposit. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
General Sanitation Issue: Basic priority violation related to sanitation and general food safety practices
📖 2022 FDA Food Code Chapter 3 - Food
Code 34
Licensee: criminal conduct. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
General Sanitation Issue: Basic priority violation related to sanitation and general food safety practices
📖 2022 FDA Food Code Chapter 3 - Food
Code 36
Telephone surcharge posted. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
General Sanitation Issue: Basic priority violation related to sanitation and general food safety practices
📖 2022 FDA Food Code Chapter 3 - Food
Code 37
Guest register. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
General Sanitation Issue: Basic priority violation related to sanitation and general food safety practices
📖 2022 FDA Food Code Chapter 3 - Food
Code 38
Sanitizer concentration must be 50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonia. Test strips required to verify concentration. Inadequate sanitization allows survival of hepatitis A virus (28 days on surfaces) and norovirus (2 weeks). Causes recurring outbreaks from contaminated equipment.
General Sanitation Issue: Basic priority violation related to sanitation and general food safety practices
Code 39
Chemical sanitizer violation: Sanitizing solutions must be at proper concentration (50-200ppm). Incorrect sanitizer levels fail to kill harmful bacteria.
General Sanitation Issue: Basic priority violation related to sanitation and general food safety practices
📖 2022 FDA Food Code 4-501.114
Code 41
Raw animal foods must be stored below ready-to-eat foods. Separate cutting boards and utensils required. Proper storage order prevents dripping. Cross-contamination causes 76% of foodborne illnesses. Raw chicken contaminates 60% of surfaces it touches with Salmonella and Campylobacter.
General Sanitation Issue: Basic priority violation related to sanitation and general food safety practices
Code 42
Cleaning and maintenance equipment. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
General Sanitation Issue: Basic priority violation related to sanitation and general food safety practices
📖 2022 FDA Food Code Chapter 4 - Equipment
Code 43
Complete separation from living/sleeping area/private premise; kitchen restricted – no unauthorized personnel
General Sanitation Issue: Basic priority violation related to sanitation and general food safety practices
📖 2022 FDA Food Code Chapter 4 - Equipment