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 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 10
Critical facility violation: Adequate heating equipment must be provided to maintain required hot water temperatures. Lack of hot water prevents proper sanitization and handwashing.
Inadequate Restrooms: Toilet facilities were improperly constructed, not cleaned, or missing required supplies like toilet paper, soap, and towels.
📖 2022 FDA Food Code 4-301.12
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
Basic Violations (9)
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 09
Lighting violation: Adequate lighting must be provided in food areas, handwashing areas, and storage. Poor lighting hides contamination and pests.
Plumbing Cross-Connections: Dangerous plumbing connections that could allow contaminated water to enter the potable water supply, creating serious health hazards.
📖 2022 FDA Food Code 6-303.11
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 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