High Priority Violations (7)
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 05
Hearing impaired smoke detectors. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
Poor Employee Hygiene: Food workers failed to maintain proper personal hygiene including handwashing, clean clothing, or avoiding contamination behaviors while handling food.
📖 2022 FDA Food Code
Code 07
Critical violation: Unwrapped or potentially hazardous foods that have been served to a consumer may not be re-served. Re-serving food poses serious contamination and disease transmission risks.
No Hot Water: Hot water was not available for handwashing, dishwashing, or sanitizing. Hot water is essential for killing germs and maintaining sanitary conditions.
📖 2022 FDA Food Code 3-301.11
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 06
PH/TCS foods properly thawed. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
No Handwashing Facilities: Handwashing sinks were missing, blocked, or not properly equipped with soap and towels. Proper handwashing is critical for preventing contamination.
📖 2022 FDA Food Code
Code 08
Hands must be washed for 20 seconds with soap and warm water after using restroom, touching face/hair, handling raw meat, and between tasks. Poor handwashing causes 89% of foodborne illness outbreaks. One gram of feces contains 1 trillion germs including norovirus, hepatitis A, and Shigella.
Sewage Problems: Sewage backup, plumbing issues, or wastewater disposal problems create serious contamination risks and unsanitary conditions throughout the facility.
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 18
Food Safety Violation: Intermediate priority food safety violation that may lead to risk factors if not corrected
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