Poisonous or Toxic Items Violation

Public Health Reason #08   

  1. Poisonous or Toxic Items: Properly stored
    Critical Violation

    2. Separation of cleaners, sanitizers and other chemicals from food, equipment and utensils helps ensure that chemical contamination does not occur. Cleaners, sanitizers and other chemicals must be stored below and away from all food, food preparation areas, ware washing areas, clean equipment and utensils, paper good and single service items.

  2. Poisonous or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
    Critical Violation

    The accidental contamination of food and food contact surfaces with cleaners, sanitizers or other chemicals can cause serious illness or injury. Distinct labels on chemical containers help ensure that poisonous or toxic materials are properly stored and used.

  3. Poisonous or Toxic Items: Properly used
    Critical Violation

    Failure to use cleaners, sanitizers, and other chemicals properly can be very dangerous. Directions listed on container labels must be followed correctly. Failure to follow stated instructions could result in injury to workers or customers. Sanitizers must be used at the proper concentrations: Chlorine 50 ppm, Quaternary Ammonia 200 ppm, and Iodine 12.5 ppm. High levels of sanitizers or soaps can leave harmful residues.