Chicago
46
BEAT

Azteca De Oro Mexican Grill

3731 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
46/100

Mixed record — 12 of 16 inspections passed

Inspections
16
12 passed
Last Inspected
2019-04-25
Pass Rate
75%
2 failures
Score
46/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2018, 2010)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 37×
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other critical
2019-04-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER EXPOSED INSULATION FROM CEILING VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS OR REPAIR/SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT CHIP DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT.----RAW WOODEN PREP TABLE UNDER THE TORTILLA PRESS MUST BE PAINTED /SEALED. ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH CONSTANT DRIP. LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP SHELVING WHERE BULK CHIPS ARE STORED. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.---- FLOORS NOTED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS M...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-05-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
7
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PLASTIC UTENSILS BY THE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA MUST BE INVERT

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS FROM BEHIND THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ELEVATE STOCK 6" FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE BY THE REAR DOOR.FLOOR DRAIN WITH GRIMES,SPECIALLY INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER,EXCESS SLIME ON FLOOR DRAIN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS WATE RON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT ...

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MECHANICAL DRAINS RELEASE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OPEN BAG WITH DIRTY LINENS STORED OUTSIDE BY THE PARKING LOT/REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ENCLOSED BUCKET WITH LID TO STORE MENTION LINENS,OR REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE,TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIME IN PREP AREA

2018-05-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS FILLING UP RED BUCKET WITH WATER AT SINK,STORED IT BY THE FRONT PREP/SERVING TABLE,AND WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES NOR HAND WASHING OPENED A BAG OF TORTILLAS, REMOVED TORTILLAS FROM BAG AND S...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WAIST OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP THE SAID CONTAINER WHICH DRIPPED ON GROUND,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT AND GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PLASTIC UTENSILS BY THE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA MUST BE INVERT

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS FROM BEHIND THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ELEVATE STOCK 6" FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE BY THE REAR DOOR.FLOOR DRAIN WITH GRIMES,SPECIALLY INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER,EXCESS SLIME ON FLOOR DRAIN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS WATE RON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT...

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MECHANICAL DRAINS RELEASE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OPEN BAG WITH DIRTY LINENS STORED OUTSIDE BY THE PARKING LOT/REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ENCLOSED BUCKET WITH LID TO STORE MENTION LINENS,OR REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE,TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIME IN PREP AREA

2017-06-08 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND PREPARATION TABLES NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2016-12-02 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-15 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2016-03-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2015-08-14 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

1-DOOR PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED (BY COOKLINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKET.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELF RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.

2014-12-12 Pass Complaint
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL THE TRES LECHES CAKE CONTAINERS IN PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REPAINT BOTH GREASE TRAPS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND UNDER THE 1-COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR AND RESEAL BASE OF GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. ABOVE STATED IS IN POOR REPAIR. EXCESSIVE RUST AROUND THE BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.

2014-06-09 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND FROZEN BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND GASKETS OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE AND GRIME BUILDUP ON THE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STORAGE RACKS OR REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

2013-03-27 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2013-01-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE SOFT DRINKS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

2011-09-23 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. UNABLE TO WASH HAND DUE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE, OBSERVED INSIDE THE SINK A LARGE PART OF THE MIXER,AND IN FRONT OF IT A PORTABLE GRAY C...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT, AND REPAIR BASE BOARD BY BATHROOM

2011-08-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT, AND REPAIR BASE BOARD BY BATHROOM

2010-03-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-03-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND REFRIED BEANS COOKED ON 3-6-10, STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A...

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-12-09,REPORT #156550,(#41)INSTRUCTED MANAG...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.NEED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT IS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS. STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER(NAME, INGREDIENTS ETC)

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.A KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA, DO NOT STORE KNIFE BETWEEN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,GREASE BUILD UP.OBSERVED PINK MINERAL...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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