SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MAYFAIR RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 71/100

4461 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 25, 2025 · passed

12 of 18 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
110
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 25
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSRVED PERSONAL ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH DRY STORAGE. KEEP ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD.

SEP 16
2024
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 16
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MAINTAIN.

NOV 28
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

AUG 16
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DRAWER LIKE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH CABINETS FRONT PREP DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STORAGE FOR MOPS TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTER OF HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 8
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DRAWER LIKE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH CABINETS FRONT PREP DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STORAGE FOR MOPS TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTER OF HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION # 2560687 DATED 07/13/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #51 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 31
2023
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SCRAMBLED EGGS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE ALL TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SCRAMBLED EGGS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE ALL TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RICE STORED IN TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO BEVERAGES AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE RICE($2/0.5LB) VOLUNTARILY DISCARED BY MANAGER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DRAWER LIKE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH CABINETS FRONT PREP DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STORAGE FOR MOPS TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTER OF HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION # 2560687 DATED 07/13/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #37 3-302.12 :OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. #51 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55 6-501.114: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS. #57 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATTION ISSUED

JUL 13
2022
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

APR 26
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LOOSE SLIDING DOOR ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID ATTRACTION OF PESTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ON CEILING OF REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN PLACE BUT HAS HAS KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL WORKING CONTAINERS OF NON TCS FOOD (OATMEAL, BREADING, SALT ) TO BE STORED WITHOUT PROPER FOOD MARKING.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVE,GRILL,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,TOP OF KITCHEN OVEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS,AND DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND FRONT/SERVICE PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE TO BE STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT, DRY STORAGE (DIRTY GRILL TOP) FIRST FLOOR FRONT STORAGE (STAND UP REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENT IN WASH ROOM.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 05/29/2020 WAS NOT DISPLAYED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MAY 29
2020
FAILED
16 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 VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN PLACE BUT HAS HAS KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL WORKING CONTAINERS OF NON TCS FOOD (OATMEAL, BREADING, SALT ) TO BE STORED WITHOUT PROPER FOOD MARKING.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVE,GRILL,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,TOP OF KITCHEN OVEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS,AND DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND FRONT/SERVICE PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE TO BE STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT, DRY STORAGE (DIRTY GRILL TOP) FIRST FLOOR FRONT STORAGE (STAND UP REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENT IN WASH ROOM.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUN 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
19 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

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

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES ARE TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD (CUT MELONS ,BURGERS AND BACON) WITH BARE HANDS DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THAT CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING DISHWASHING IS OBSERVED TO BE BELLOW DETECTION.MUST PROVIDE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER WHEN WASHING DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND PORK MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL WORKING CONTAINERS OF NON TCS FOOD (OATMEAL, BREADING, SALT ) TO BE STORED WITHOUT PROPER FOOD MARKING.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED THAT FOOD DISHES ARE STORED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . MUST STORE ALL DISHES ON DRY LOCATION 6" ABOVE FLOOR

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

MUST REPAIR GASKETS ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER COOLER, STAND UP TWO DOOR COOLER AND SLIDING PRODUCE DOOR COOLER.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CULLING UNITS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL PEACES OF EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE TO BE STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT, DRY STORAGE (DIRTY GRILL TOP) FIRST FLOOR FRONT STORAGE (STAND UP REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR HALL IN WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE WALL AND CEILING OVER PRODUCE COOLER UNIT.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JAN 23
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed a torn gasket at the left door of kitchen 2 door stand-up cooler.Instructed to replace gasket at door of said cooler and maintain.

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

Detail clean the following sides of hot cooking equipments,interior bottom compartment of deep fryer,top of the kitchen oven to (remove accumulated grease build-up)and clean re-organize kitchen shelvings and behind the front/service prep area and maintain.

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

Detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove excessive grease build-up and remove dusts accumulations from fan blades of ceiling fan in customer dining room and maintain.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed missing light shield for light fixture in the dry storage room.Instructed to provide light shield or shatter-proof light bulbs for light fixture and maintain.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed food handlers in kitchen food prep areas with no hair restraints.Instructed to provide hair restraints for food handlers/managers when working around open foods and maintain.

MAR 2
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FEB 21
2017
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1967029 ISSUED ON 10-24-16 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #38 - MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK. MOP SINK MUST HAVE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AND CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY TO SET 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. #44 - DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALK INTO THE REAR PREP AREA TO USE THE RESTROOM. RESTROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IS ONLY TO BE USED BY EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. ONLY STAFF IS ALLOWED TO BE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. #45 - NEW EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS ESPECIALLY AROUND RUBBER GASKET DOOR WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

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

(4)LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA OR MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.----------MUST REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR (SLIDING) REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

OCT 24
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK. MOP SINK MUST HAVE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AND CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER 3-COMP SINK.AT SAME MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY TO SET 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALK INTO THE REAR PREP AREA TO USE THE RESTROOM. RESTROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IS ONLY TO BE USED BY EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. ONLY STAFF IS ALLOWED TO BE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NEW EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 20
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain the ice machine.

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

Observed items stored on floor in rear storage closet. Instructed facility to store all items off floor and to maintain.

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

Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed minor leaks at both faucets on the kitchen three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

No foodhandler certificates found on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.

JUN 16
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A FAUCETS WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCETS WITHOUT THREADS.

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