Chicago
31
BEAT

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10556 S Indianapolis Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 · South Chicago · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
31/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
10 passed
Last Inspected
2024-03-27
Pass Rate
63%
4 failures
Score
31/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-03-27)
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2024, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 36 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 36×
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2024-03-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ARE...

2024-03-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
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 (CHICKEN 159.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERV...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ARE...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2024-02-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-02-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN WASHROOM (134.7F) AND WOMEN WASHROOM (132.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDIING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-01-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-01-19 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR AT SERVICE COUNTER AND MOTOR,DINING AREA UNDER CHAIR,DRIVE-THRU SODA COUNTER AND ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR UNDER CHICKEN PREP TA...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS & WHEEL BASES, LEDGES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT, AND GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA .MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,FLOUR AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING THROUGHOUT DISH AREA,REAR STORAGE/ELECTRICAL AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

2023-01-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
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)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 500 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS MIXED IN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOTORS AT SODA MACHINES FOR DRIVE-THRU AND ...

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS & WHEEL BASES, LEDGES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,COMPRESS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND PANELS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING COOLER & FREEZER.SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT, AND GAPS IN BETWEEN FL...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,FLOUR AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING THROUGHOUT DISH AREA,REAR STORAGE/ELECTRICAL AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-10-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A FLICKERING LIGHT IN THE LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHTING BULB FOR ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

2020-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2294126 ON 6-24-19:58-OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED...

2019-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE (*SUPPLIES LISTED ON VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2018-05-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Temperature

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AT BOTTOM.

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THREE COMP SINK, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AND IN UTILITY SINK AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MISSING OR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE FLOOR BY ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DINING AREA; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN DINING AREA.

2017-04-07 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP,ESPECIALLY BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,ESPECIALLY NEAR THE MOP SINK,HAS DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

2016-11-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND PIPING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

2016-03-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS DIRTY IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A FEW CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE WEATHER STRIP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

2015-10-02 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,ESPECIALLY INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUUCTTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINEQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO WASHROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

2013-11-04 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA FLOOR THRU-OUT IN POOR REPAIR,IE NEED RE-GROUTING THRU OUT KITCHEN,COOKING,REAR AND DISH WASHING ROOM AREA.FOOD,GREASE AND WATER TRAPPED IN FLOOR AREAS.MUST REPAIR ENTIRE FLOOR.ALSO BASEBOARDS IN POOR REPAIR IN SEVERAL AREAS,DISH,PREP ETC.M...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET OF 3- COMP SINK LEAKY AT HEAD OF FAUCET ON RIGHT OF SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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