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90
EAT

Palermo'S Restaurant

3751 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629 · Chicago Lawn · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
90/100

Strong record across 15 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
15
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-25
Pass Rate
93%
1 failure
Score
90/100
EAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-25
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 46×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-04-25 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR OF BROASTER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT OUT IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

2024-07-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

2023-08-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FRYERS, STOVE, STORAGE SHELVES OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

2022-11-09 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALUMINUM FOIL AND PAPER LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DUST/DEBRIS ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH COOKING LINE AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

2021-02-05 Pass Non-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SECURE THE OUTER OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WHEELS ON STORAGE RACKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARBAGE CAN IN LADIES ROOM MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GARBAGE CAN IN LADIES ROOM WITH COVER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-10-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED OR COVERED. ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2019-10-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN LEDGE IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WASHCLOTHS O PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED OR COVERED. ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR TO MEASURE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, DUST BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2018-11-09 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

2017-08-21 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND 3 DOOR COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVES.ALSO CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDER AT THE FRONT BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DISH/REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE DOUGH ROOM WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/RESEAL.ALSO IN THE PIZZA COOKING AREA CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED HANDDIPPED ICE CREAM NO DIPPERWELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPERWELL.CONNECTED TO COLD WATER AND PROPERLY ATTACHED TO A DRAIN. ALSO FRONT BAR GUN HOLDER TO PROPER DRAIN LINE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

2016-07-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN NEED OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-08-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, AND DEFROST SMALL BOX FREEZER.FOUND REAR DOUGH PREP AREA TABLE, AND MIXERS NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE.

2014-07-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, AND BAR KEG COOLER RUSTY INTERIOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST SIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN/DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DUST. OBSERVED REAR WALL/CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN (TOMATO SAUCE SPLASHES), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2013-02-25 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING WHEELS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING WALLBASE TILES IN REAR.

2012-06-28 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP KITCHEN. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

STOVES IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BOTH PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELDS IN PIZZA PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2011-06-30 Pass Canvass
5
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SHELVES ...

minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES,AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES...

minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING IN STOREAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

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