Chicago
43
BEAT

K&j Lee Chop Suey on Diversey, Inc.

2415 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
43/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
12
7 passed
Last Inspected
2017-10-11
Pass Rate
58%
4 failures
Score
43/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2017-10-11)
Failed 4 inspections (2017, 2016, 2013...)
Sanitation issues found across 26 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 26×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
2017-10-11 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 9
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LAABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOODS STORE IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN AFOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ENCRUSTED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY SURROUNDING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREAN EXT TO MOP SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND FRONT STORAGE AREAS TO PREV ENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINS FROM FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

2017-08-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LAABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOODS STORE IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN AFOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-07-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT 47.8F AND COOKED PORK AT 47.9F STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $30.CRITICAL...

critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELLY 20 FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING AND CARDBOARD BOXES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PRO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LAABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORED MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOODS STORE IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN AFOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GGREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEB...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.

2016-06-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1931597 DATED 5/25/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1441917 DATED 6/2/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-32)OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR R...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOORS UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING/EQUIPMENT AND DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST UPGRA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR (SMOOTHIE AND BEVERAGES) DRINK PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS.

minor Sanitation

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

UNUSED ITEMS AND CONTAINERS AT OUTSIDE REAR GANGWAY . MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.

2016-05-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 64.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- EGGS 64.5F, CHICKEN 61.6F,CUT LETTUCE 59.6F, PORK 62.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 16 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $13...

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS AT CORNER WALL BEHIND THE HEATING UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE HEAVY GREASE ENTRUSTED ON TOP,LID LIDS AND DRIPPING FROM THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

serious Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1441917 DATED 6/2/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-32)OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS I...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

2015-06-02 Pass Complaint
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY. O...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

BASEBOARD WALL AROUND MEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2014-06-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL TO WALL AND CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2013-06-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

Must clean and sanitize walls all throughout the kitchen food prep areas must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces throughout.

2013-06-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Found the exposed handsink at cookline wok station blocked with articles and condiment cart making the exposed handsink not accesssible for the use of handwashing.Instructed manager to remove said items and have the exposed handsink available,accessi...

critical Pest Activity

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

Evidence of rodent activity found inside the premises. Observed approximately 30 rat droppings-beneath the cook line wok station along east wallbase. Front entry door has 1 inch gap at bottom left corner. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent r...

serious Employee Hygiene

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

The previous minor violations not corrected from previous inspection report#1235173 dated:9/11/12. 33 MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTER AREA WHERE TEA IS MADE AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS 12/11/2...

minor Sanitation

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

Must properly store and invert clean multi-use utensils/pots,pans and single service articles to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

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

Must clean and sanitize walls all throughout the kitchen food prep areas must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces throughout.

2012-09-11 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTER AREA WHERE TEA IS MADE AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND WASH SINK IN BATHROOM, AND LOW WATER PRESSURE IN EMPLOYEES TOILET AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FRONT STORAGE AREAS AND FRONT SERVICE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS

2011-06-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
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...

2011-05-23 Fail Canvass
4
serious Other

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, DATE:03/05/2009 #482509 FOR VIOLATIONS 31,32,33...

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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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...

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.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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