| Term | Definition | |
| Critical violation | A violation relating to the five risk factors that contribute to foodborne disease outbreaks: 1) Improper holding temperatures of potentially hazardous foods; 2) Inadequate cooking, cooling or reheating; 3) Poor personal hygiene of food handlers; 4) Contaminated equipment; 5) Food from unsafe sources. A critical violation is either major or minor, depending on the severity of the food safety risk it poses at the time of inspection. | |