Chicago
39
BEAT

Jesscafe

5819 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
39/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
9 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-22
Pass Rate
50%
6 failures
Score
39/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-12-22)
Failed 6 inspections (2025, 2025, 2025...)
Sanitation issues found across 30 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 30×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Other critical
2025-12-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-12-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. NOTED LARGE ROACH AND A CLUSTER OF APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL ROACHES ON SIDE OF PREP COOLER. 2 LARGE ROACHES IN CIRCUIT BREAKER, APPROXIMATELY 7 LARGE ROACHES IN REAR HOOD/FILTER SYSTEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTE...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MICROWAVE AT COOKSLINE AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED IN SANITIZING BUCKETS AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUE...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN BY DEGREASING AND SANITIZING ALL SURFACES

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBTANCE ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE AT COOKSLINE HANDWASH SINK IN DISREPAIR. NOTED HANDLE STIFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ENSURE PROPER HANDWASHING

2025-10-27 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2025-06-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-05-28 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.

minor Facility Condition

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER AT HANDSINK IN THE FRONT FRUIT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND LOW PRESSURE AT REAR HANDSINK NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. HOT WATER IS NOT AT A SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE F...

2025-04-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2025-04-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG WALLS AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE OF REAR PREP COOLER BY CONDENSOR UNIT, ALONG WALLS UNDER DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR BY GREASE TRAP AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF PERSONAL CUPS IN PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2024-11-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15--OBSERVED LEAK BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

2024-11-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON FLOOR BY FRONT DRY STORAGE IN DINING AREA, SMOOTHIE BAR AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AND EFFECTIVELY CLEAN AND ...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SHOES AND JACKET STORED NEXT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE ITEMS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM PREP AREA.

2024-05-21 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN DRINKING CUP ON TABLE NEXT TO CLEAN PLATES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OPEN CUP FROM PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE REMOVED CUP.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SMALL BLACK SPOTS IN ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2023-09-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-09-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND DRYING PROVISION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. HAND DRYING MACHINE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS BROKEN AND NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR ADEQUATE MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT HAND WASHING SIN...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING DIRECTLY ON ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECT DEVICE FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT CUTTING BOARD LOCATED AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FADED AND NOT READABLE. A WAREWASHING machine shall be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine?s design and ...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED BROKEN GAGES FOR WASH TANK AND FINAL RINSE TANK TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WET, DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-10-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE FRONT OF PREMISES.MUST PROVIDED WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

2022-10-06 Fail Complaint
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, STARCH,ETC.) NUST LABEL.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE FRONT OF PREMISES.MUST PROVIDED WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

2021-08-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT REAR SIDE OF SCREEN DOOR APPROX:1/4"INCH.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE (FRUIT) 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE AND EXTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MAKER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE IN UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM ALSO, REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

2020-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.

2019-08-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT BY THE NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR 0F WALK-IN FREEZER ICED UP INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. CORE VIOLATION

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AT HOT LINE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MANAGEMENT PROCEEDED TO CLEAN FLOORS.

2018-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL AND DATE FOR TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL METAL SHEET OPENING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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