Most common health violations in Montgomery County

Of the 2,358 Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record, the most frequently cited is “Proper cold holding temperature” — found at 1,454 of them. Here are the 16 most common, from Montgomery County (MD) Health Department inspection records.

1. 1
   Critical:Proper cold holding temperature1,454

   62% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

2. 2
   Critical:Proper hot holding temperature502

   21% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

3. 3
   Critical:Proper hand washing373

   16% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

4. 4
   Critical:Food protected from contamination317

   13% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

5. 5
   Critical:Toxic substances properly stored/used178

   8% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

6. 6
   Critical:Food from an approved source81

   3% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

7. 7
   Critical:Proper cooling time and temperature71

   3% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

8. 8
   Critical:Hot and cold running water provided46

   2% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

9. 9
   Critical:Proper reheating time and temperature37

   2% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

10. 10
    Critical:No rodents or insects33

    1% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

11. 11
    Critical:Proper cooking time and temperature24

    1% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

12. 12
    Artificial trans-fat ban9

    0% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

13. 13
    No-smoking sign posted8

    0% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

14. 14
    Critical:Proper sewage disposal3

    0% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

15. 15
    Critical:Ill workers restricted/excluded1

    0% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

16. 16
    Nutritional labeling1

    0% of Montgomery County restaurants with a violation on record

Counts reflect each establishment’s most recent inspection, from Montgomery County (MD) Health Department, shown unmodified. A restaurant is counted once per violation type. Data refreshes with the source feed.