Chicago
42
BEAT

Aramark at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant

12600 S Torrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60633 · Hegewisch · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
42/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for employee hygiene, documentation & training

Inspections
7
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-26
Pass Rate
43%
3 failures
Score
42/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-09-26)
Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2023, 2023)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 29×
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Other minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-09-26 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT ALL TIMES.

2024-06-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-05-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUN...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA (129.5) AND WOMEN WASHROOM (130.9F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION IS...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASE OF SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING ON HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN DRY STORAGE AREA, PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND SERVING AREA. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581324 ON 9-26-23:36-OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.47-MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVI...

2023-09-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
14
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,HOT & COLD HOLDING ON SERVING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,MEAT SLICER,SMOKER

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-202.14 : OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PALLET STORAGE AREA,ADJACENT ROOM NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS,FLOOR MATS AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST,DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR SMOKER & IN HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF OFFICE,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FIRE SYSTEM

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD ON SERVING LINE

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS

2023-08-30 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 15
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WALL BASE AND ENTERED INTO A GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA ,NOTICED THE ROACHES WHILE DOING THE INSPECTION CHECKING TO MAKE SURE THAT THERE WERE NO EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPP...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,HOT & COLD HOLDING ON SERVING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,MEAT SLICER,SMOKER.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-202.14 : OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR SMOKER & IN HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF OFFICE,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FIRE SYSTEM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST,DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS,FLOOR MATS AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR .

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PALLET STORAGE AREA,ADJACENT ROOM NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD ON SERVING LINE

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS

2023-08-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 18
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SAUSAGE,EGGS & CHEESE CROSSIANT,CHICKEN SANDWICHES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(C...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES AND IN CORNER NEXT TO PALLET ALONG WALL IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,HOT & COLD HOLDING ON SERVING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,MEAT SLICER,SMOKER.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MISSING LOCK ON TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR SMOKER & IN HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF OFFICE,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FIRE SYSTEM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST,DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS,FLOOR MATS AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR .

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PALLET STORAGE AREA,ADJACENT ROOM NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD ON SERVING LINE .

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS .

2021-01-05 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROV IDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPRIPRIATE SANITIZER INCLUDING APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROV...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY CONNECTION ON BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POP STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN POP STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OFF FLOORS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOOR ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.

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