notedCode food_establishment_permitPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Food Establishment Permit (2 demerits)
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
notedCode nonfood_surfaces_cleanCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Surfaces Clean (1 demerit)
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
notedCode personal_cleanlinessEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Personal Cleanliness (1 demerit)
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.