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YOUR CALL

Church'S Chicken # 970

2 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60624 · West Garfield Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
65/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
14
9 passed
Last Inspected
2017-12-01
Pass Rate
64%
5 failures
Score
65/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-12-01
Failed 5 inspections (2016, 2011, 2010...)
Sanitation issues found across 28 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 28×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training minor
2017-12-01 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROUT IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE FRONT DOOR AND IN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TITL...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, NEAR WATER HEATER AND ABOVE OFFICE COMPUTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2017-03-09 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(GREASE, WATER, FLOUR, DEBRIS FOUND THROUGHOUT. MUST RE-GROUT ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NOT LEVEL TO PREVENT WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES FROM SETTLING IN THESE AREAS.

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE. NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(GREASE, WATER, FLOUR, DEBRIS FOUND THROUGHOUT. MUST RE-GROUT ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NOT LEVEL TO PREVENT WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES FROM SETTLING IN THESE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE CEILING TILE OR PROPERLY SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ABOVE CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL NEAR MGR'S DESK(AREA STUFFED WITH PAPER TOWELS). CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO DOCUMENTATION PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN ON PREVIOUS REPORTS(2014 AND 2015) CONCERNING THE STATE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION. ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO TAK...

2016-03-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP INSIDE RECORDED AT 48.4F-52.1F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN TENDERS-52.1F, CUT LEAFY GREENS-51.5F AND 49.2F. THESE PRODUCTS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL COOKED AND SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 50 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING/OFFICE AREA ON MGR'S DESK, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DESK, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE SAME AREA, AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN ...

minor Food Temperature

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

CLEAN RUSTY DEPOSITS FROM THE CEILING INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIORS OF COOLER, FREEZER, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT DOORS AND HANDLES OF FLOUR AND BACTERIA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(GREASE, WATER, FLOUR, DEBRIS FOUND THROUGHOUT. MUST RE-GROUT ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NOT LEVEL TO PREVENT WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES FROM SETTLING IN THESE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING WALL COVE ON BOTH SIDES OF MAIN DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE CEILING TILE OR PROPERLY SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ABOVE CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL NEAR MGR'S DESK(AREA STUFFED WITH PAPER TOWELS). CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM LIGHT ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MALE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM USED AS A STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, AND ORGANIZED. ALL ARTICLES (NON-FOOD) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO DOCUMENTATION PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN ON PREVIOUS REPORTS(2014 AND 2015) CONCERNING THE STATE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION. ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO TAK...

2015-08-06 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2012-03-19 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
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. AREAS UNDER THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER THREE COMP SINK AT WALL.

2011-11-30 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

2011-08-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
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. AREAS UNDER THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER THREE COMP SINK AT WALL.

2011-08-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OB...

critical Pest Activity

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER; MUST CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

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. AREAS UNDER THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER THREE COMP SINK AT WALL.

2010-11-08 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2010-07-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-07-16 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.MUST REPLACE MISSING SINK DRAIN STOPPER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLBASES & TILE WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SMALL PREP COOLER...

2010-07-15 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.O...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE CHICKEN IS BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.CERTIFIED...

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLBASES & TILE WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SMALL PREP COOLER.

2010-07-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SMALL PREP COOLER AT 58.1F WITH COLE SLAW STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR I...

critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLE SLAW AT 48.3-53.6 F. STORED INSIDE OF SMALL PREP COOLER.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERV...

critical Pest Activity

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA HAS TRASH BAGS OF FOOD ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER & IN PARKING LOT.MANAGER REM...

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

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.INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

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 CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SMALL PREP COOLER.

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