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Food Violations Code Key

Note: * = critical items (automatic failure)
Code
Violation
 Point Value
*1
Food in poor condition, spoilage, adulterated, or not from approved source
4
  2
Food not in approved container or labeled properly    
1
*3
Foods not kept at safe temperatures
5
  4
Facilities to maintain food temperature not functioning
2
  5
Thermometers not provided and/or conspicuous
2
  6
Potentially hazardous foods not properly thawed
2
*7
Potentially Hazardous foods being re-served
4
  8
Food not properly protected from contamination
2
  9
Handling of food not minimized
2
*10
Personnel with infections not properly restricted or reported
5
*11
Handwashing and hygienic practices not properly used
5
  12
Lack of hair restrains or clean clothes
2
*13
Lack of proper supervision and demonstration of food safety
3
*14
Food contact surfaces not maintained
3
  15
Non-food contact surfaces not maintained
1
  16
Dishwashing facilities not maintained
2
*17
Dishes, utensils, and equipment not properly cleaned and sanitized
4
  18
Wiping cloths not properly used or sanitized before use or between uses
1
  19
Surfaces of equipment not clean
1
  20
Clean equipment, utensils, or single service items not stored or handled properly
1
*21
Hot and cold water not available from a safe source
5
*22
Sewage plumbing or disposal system not functioning properly
4
  23
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained
1
*24
Plumbing has a cross-connection or water supply not protected from backflow
4
*25
Toilet and handwashing facilities not installed, conveniently located, or functioning properly
4
  26

Toilet rooms and/or handwashing facilities not clean, in good repair, or properly stocked with supplies

2
  27
Garbage containers not properly maintained
2
*28
Insects, rodents, or other animals present
4
  29

Outer openings not protected from insects or rodents

2
  30
Floors not clean or maintained
1
  31
Walls and ceilings not clean or maintained
1
  32
Lighting not properly shielded or adequate
1
*33
Toxic items not properly stored, used or labeled
4
  34
Premises not free of litter.  Cleaning equipment and locker areas not available or clean.
2
  35
Laundry not properly stored.  Food establishment area and living quarters not separated.
1
*36
Not conforming to approved procedures, HACCP plan, or variance for special processes for high risk foods
3
*37
Prohibited foods offered or served to highly susceptible populations
4
*38
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked foods  3