Raw inspection reports list violations in dense regulatory language. Radius groups each one into a plain category so you can see the pattern at a glance. Here's what the main categories mean.
The categories
- Pests — mice, roaches, or flies near food; the strongest single warning sign.
- Food temperature — food held too warm or too cold, the leading cause of foodborne illness.
- Handwashing / hygiene — staff hand-washing, glove use, and personal hygiene.
- Cross-contamination — raw and ready-to-eat foods not kept separate.
- Food storage — improper storing, covering, labeling, or date-marking.
- Cleaning / sanitizing — dirty surfaces, equipment, or utensils.
- Equipment / facilities — plumbing, lighting, ventilation, and surfaces in disrepair.
- Permit / administrative — missing permits, postings, or records.
Pests and food-temperature violations are the ones most directly tied to getting sick — weight those more heavily than a paperwork or facilities issue.
How Radius uses them
For cities that publish per-violation detail, Radius tags each violation with its category and an emoji, shows the health department's exact wording alongside a plain-English explanation, and flags violations that repeat across inspections.