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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
62
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
5
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 5 REVIEW 4 FIX
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #000000
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
4 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 4 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
7 landmarks
REVIEW
7 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
4 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
1 of 4 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more ▾

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

C
Heading Hierarchy
Action
71 headings, 1 skip(s)
REVIEW
71 headings, 1 skip(s)
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H2 The Latest
  • H3 Tres Leches Cake
  • H3 Classic Coleslaw
  • H3 Strawberry Shortcake
  • H3 Frito Pie
  • H3 Grilled Lobster Tail Recipe
  • H3 Skillet Spanakopita
  • H3 This Coconut-Lime Chicken Salad Is Bold, Bright & Beautiful
  • H3 This Fruit Tart Tastes Even Better (!!) Than It Looks
  • H3 Fruit Tart
  • H3 These Whipped Cottage Cheese Dips Are The High-Protein Stars Of Spring
  • H3 Whipped Cottage Cheese 3 Ways
  • H3 If You Love Lemon Bars, You NEED To Try This Layer Cake
  • H3 Lemon Layer Cake
  • H3 We Finally Know The WORST Bites Top Chef Judges Had To Sit Through
  • H2 Today’s News
  • H3 3 Seasonal Costco Bakery Items You HAVE To Try
  • H3 Costco Is Now Selling Blueberry Sourdough
  • H3 Chipotle Is Bringing Back Chipotle Honey Chicken
  • H3 Burger King Is Launching A Star Wars-Themed Menu
  • H3 This Alleged LEGO Scam Involves Pasta
  • H2 Meet Our Team
  • H4 Joanna Saltz skipped
  • H4 Robert Seixas
  • H4 Jessica Musumeci
  • H4 Katelyn Lunders
  • H4 Jill Baughman
  • H4 Brooke Caison
  • H4 Makinze Gore
  • H4 Taylor Ann Spencer
  • H4 Francesca Zani
  • H4 Camille Lowder
  • H4 Taylor Worden
  • H4 Gabby Romero
  • H2 Editors’ Picks
  • H3 Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon
  • H3 Creamy Pesto Orzotto
  • H3 No-Bake Blackberry Oreo Tart
  • H3 BBQ Protein Bowls
  • H3 Your favorite recipes, reimagined.
  • H2 Members Only
  • H3 One-Pan Chimichurri Shrimp
  • H3 Blackberry Virgin Mojito
  • H3 Cheesy Chicken & Pepper Bake
  • H3 Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
  • H2 Cooking Tips
  • H3 This Simple Thing Can Make Or Break Your Smoothie
  • H3 The Pre-Cut Produce You Should NEVER Buy
  • H3 How To Clean Sticky Pots
  • H3 Here's How To Restore Smelly Wooden Cutting Boards
  • H3 5 Golden Rules Of New Haven Pizza
  • H2 Most Popular
  • H3 One-Pan Balsamic Chicken and Asparagus Can Be Yours In Just 30 Minutes
  • H3 Oven-Baked Salmon
  • H3 Magic Lemon Pie
  • H3 Honey-Glazed Carrots
  • H3 Frittata
  • H3 These 15 Dinners For Dummies Are Perfect For Lazy Nights
  • H2 Even More
  • H3 Our 23 Favorite One-Pot Chicken Dinners
  • H3 People Are Selling ‘Rare’ Single Chips On eBay
  • H3 Drinking Diet Soda With Booze Gets You Drunk Fast
  • H3 Which Breakfast Wins: Eggs Or Smoothies?
  • H3 How Much Money Your Costco Membership Saves You
  • H3 Vintage Kitchen Items That Are Worth Thousands
  • H3 Which Is Better: Greek Yogurt Or Cottage Cheese?
  • H3 Arby’s BBQ Menu Is Back With New Mac & Cheese Bowl
  • H3 Red Lobster Brings Back Its Endless Shrimp Deal
  • H3 Target Snacks To Fuel Your Outdoor Adventures
  • H3 Fast Food Items You Sadly Can't Get In The U.S.
  • H3 These Popular Food Logos Have Hidden Meanings

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

Learn more ▾

The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

C
Favicon & Branding
Action
3 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
3 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 2 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

18 pass 2 fail WCAG AA 14 pass AA only
a Subscribe
2.83:1
#000000
on
#495764
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient
a Membership Benefits
1.31:1
#000000
on
#002241
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)

1 contrast failures on background images/gradients

These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.

Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 The Latest5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Meet Our Team5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Most Popular5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Even More5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
title Recipes, Party Food,…4.89:14.5:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
a My Recipes4.89:14.5:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
a Subscribe2.83:14.5:1
#000000
#495764
Fail
a Membership Benefits1.31:14.5:1
#000000
#002241
Fail
a Recipes4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Meals4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Holidays4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Food Trends4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a News4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Kitchen Tips & Tools4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a All Videos4.84:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7977
Pass
a About Us4.72:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7772
Pass
a Newsletter4.72:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7772
Pass
a Follow4.72:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7772
Pass
a Privacy Notice4.84:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7977
Pass
a Terms Of Use4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A
Alt Text Quality
2 of 75 images have issues
PASS
2 of 75 images have issues
Warning::
2 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
3 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
1 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
69 image(s) with good alt text
75 images 69 good alt text 1 decorative 2 generic
IssueCount
generic2 image(s)
too long3 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
All 4 controls labeled
PASS
All 4 controls labeled
Info::
4 control(s) properly labeled
4 controls
4 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#input-P0-7textSearchfor/id
#input-PP0-8-0textSearchfor/id
#search-inputsearchsearchfor/id
#input-PP0-16-0textEmailfor/id
A
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
PASS
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
Info::
Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title 404 | Delish ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✓
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 90/100 — 3 failing, 26 passed
PASS
90

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

Each ARIA `role` supports a specific subset of `aria-*` attributes. Mismatching these invalidates the `aria-*` attributes. Learn how to match ARIA attributes to their roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
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These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
OPEN div.css-0 > div.css-ie573l > div.css-8krjsn > button.css-gvvygu

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Joanna Saltz div.[&_img]:pointer-events-none > div.css-gckpn4 > div.css-1yy3u7j > h4.css-6y7z5k

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Links have a discernible name
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
●Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
●Identical links have the same purpose.
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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