SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JIMENEZ RESTAURANT, INCORPORATED.

BEAT. 18/100

5716 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 6, 2023 · passed with conditions

Failed 7 of 20 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
6 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED COOKED BEANS AT 48F AND GREEN SALSA AT 55-60F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

SEP 26
2022
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 25
2022
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU BOARD ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER. ALSO OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE PAPER MENUS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY ON THE PAPER MENUS THAT SAYS "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS", AND ADD A FULL CONSUMER ADVISORY (DISCLOSURE & REMINDER) TO MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 15 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE WOOD SHELF TO THE LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND EMBEDDED IN THE GASKETS OF THE 1-DOOR AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT TO PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DAMAGED WOODEN SHELF BEING USED FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS, INCLUDING UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, GASKETS INSIDE COOLERS, AND SHELVING INSIDE THE KITCHEN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND WALL FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/11/2021 REPORT #2511186 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.

JUN 4
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/27/2019 REPORT# 2300384 #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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JUN 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (TORTILLAS) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE TORTILLAS. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED BEEF AT 48.9F, CHEESE AT 59F, PORK AT 54F, CHICKEN AT 62.6F, BEANS AT 53.2, AND COOKED RICE AT 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT COVER ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

AUG 23
2017
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 10
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2071759 8/1/17 NOT CORRECTED#18-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON UNDERSIDE OF DISH STORAGE SHELF,ON ATTACHED PANEL ON DISH STORAGE SHELF,WALL BASE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,1- ON FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON WALL BEHIND FRONT DISH STORAGE SHELF,LOWER WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO .3- RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF VANITY IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM,8-LIVE SMALL FLIES IN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.#29-VIOLATION #34-MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/10/17.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER ,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS,HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND LATTICE, CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS AND WALL BASES AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND FRONT PREP TABLE AND DISH STORAGE SHELF AND WHERE NEEDED,STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK.

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

AUG 1
2017
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 47.7F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 12LBS. COOKED TONGUE 46.8F,3LBS. COOKED RICE 45.7F,5LB. BOWL COOKED BEANS 47.3F,5 GALLON BUCKET OF COOKED BEANS 51.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.60LBS. $83.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR ,WALLS AND UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON CARDBOARD LEANING AGAINST 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,IN CRACK AND CREVICE UNDER SERVICE COUNTER ON WHEEL BASE OF FRYER,IN LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND DISH STORAGE SHELF.ALSO APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE OF FRONT HAND SINK,ON AND IN DAMAGED SOILED FLOOR TILE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON LID OF CONTAINER WITH WATER ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.APPX. 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF HAND SINK VANITY IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/1/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1971020 11/8/16 NOT CORRECTED #34-MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES.#38-NO HAND SINK IN REAR REST ROOM AND OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM WITHOUT DIPPING WELL.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM AND DIPPING WELL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,MISSING WINDOW SCREEN IN REAR TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELF UNDER MICROWAVE.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,PREP COOLERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,AIR CONDITIONS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS,HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND LATTICE CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS AND WALL BASES AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND FRONT PREP TABLE AND DISH STORAGE SHELF AND WHERE NEEDED,STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT THIS TIME. NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED REFRIED BEANS 154.9*F, PORK 212*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1970804, DATE 11/3/2016. #45 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OD REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF STEAMER IN POOR REPAIR (MAT OVER ROTTEN FLOOR), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE ALL CRACKED FLOOR TILES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TP PROVIDE, OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM WITH OUT DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 3
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE RESTROOM FOR STAFF, AND CUSTOMERS NOT MAINTAINED. BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE/CAN'T TURN ON THE HOT WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO WASH HANDS IN REAR PREP AREA SINK.

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

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT THIS TIME. NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED REFRIED BEANS 148.6*F, CHICKEN 212*F, RICE 39*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012a.

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

OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1751754 DATE 4/11/2016. CORRECT BY DATE 7/11/2016. # 35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO REAR WALL OVER BOX FREEZER, AND WALLS AND CEILING REAR COOKING AREA. #45 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING TODAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR 2 DOOR COOLER

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN OF STEAMER IN POOR REPAIR(MAT OVER ROTTEN FLOOR), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE ALL CRACKED FLOOR TILES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED HAND DIPPING ICE CREAM WITH OUT DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME/POSTED,OR WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARE AND SERVED. RICE 149.8*F, BEEF 156*F INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.

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

OBSERVED REAR BOX FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOOR.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR REAR WALL OVER BOX FREEZER, AND CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING REAR COOKING AREA.CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.

APR 24
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF, AND RAW FISH STORED OVER COOKED RICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-005A. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO DIPPER WELL AT SCOOPED ICE CREAM PREPARATION AREAS. MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL.

FEB 25
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.

JUN 26
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR HOLES IN WALL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES

JUN 19
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

UNABLE TO LOCATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF I INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE LOG BOOK, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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

NO FOOD CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, Cold Beef Cold-Hold Unit 39.90 °F Cold SAUCE Cold-Hold Unit 40.00 °F Hot BEANS Hot-Hold Unit 145.90 °F Hot Rice Hot-Hold Unit 146.10 °F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

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

MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR HOLES IN WALL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES

APR 12
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean under and behind equipment and replace missing floor in prep and dining area.

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

Wallbase not seal between floor. Instructed to install rubber coving along walls through-out to seal gap.

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

Unnecessary articles stored in utility sink. Instructed to remove all articles inside sink.

JUN 30
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 9
2011
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND HANDWASHING FACILITIES (EXPOSED HANDSINK) IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES. NOTED BOWLS, LIDS AND CUPS STORED AT THE SAID SINK, NO SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE, ALSO STORAGE (WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS) RACKS INFRONT OF THE SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK. NO ACCESS FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE CONVENIENT, MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

CRITICALPest 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 VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 277596 ISSUED DATE 07-21-2010. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #34 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZERS. NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.-----MUST REPLACE UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD BY SWING DOOR TO THE KITCHEN AND FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR PREP NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR. #38 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES (UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULBS ABOVE FOOD PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

JUL 21
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* 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. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG TACOS, BURRITOS, TOSTADAS, BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZERS. NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.-----MUST REPLACE UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD BY SWING DOOR TO THE KITCHEN AND FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR PREP NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES (UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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