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77
YOUR CALL

Paprika Indian Restaurant

2547 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
77/100

Mostly clean — 10 of 13 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
13
10 passed
Last Inspected
2021-07-16
Pass Rate
77%
1 failure
Score
77/100
YOUR CALL
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2021-07-16
Failed 1 inspection (2014)
Sanitation issues found across 47 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 47×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
2021-07-16 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-03-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED LAMB, COOKED CHICKEN BASE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAIN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR BROKEN SCREEN DOOR TO REAR EXIT

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL OPENING OVER STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN.MUST CLOSE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE WALL

2019-06-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND 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. -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR MAKING YOGURT ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. * A VARIANCE REQUIRES CDPH REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

YOGURT IS BEING MADE ON PREMISES.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 GALLONS OF YOGURT TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$40.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUE...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN DISH WARE AND UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUES AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS IN KITCHEN CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION COVERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS FREE OF DUSTS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2018-02-13 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, PAN, POTS, UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLEANING MATERIALS SUCH AS MOP,BROOM, DUST PAN, STORED BESIDE THE OVEN AND PREP COOLER. MUST STORE ALL CLEANING MATERIALS IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR BY THE MOP SINK AREA.

2017-04-24 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

minor Sanitation

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

CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES PEELING OFF BY THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND THE STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING ...

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE STOVE. MUST PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

2016-06-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around the cooking equipment.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed grease accumulation on the walls next to fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed a stained ceiling tile in the dining room near the east wall. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

2015-02-10 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST RE CAULK AROUND SINK, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES WERE GLASSWARE IS STORED NEEDS RESEAL OR REPLACE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

minor Sanitation

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

Cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, prep tables, storage shelves, and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean behind all equipment, remove food debris daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling, light shields and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to remove dust built-up and detail clean.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

2014-08-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-07-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
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 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE ON LEG, UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AND BETWEEN WALL AND DOOR FRAME LEADING OUT OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE A...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED 4-9-2014, REPORT #1434696: -33 COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETEAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. -34 FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INST...

minor Sanitation

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGH-OUT THE KITCEHN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNSED ARTICLES.

2014-04-09 Pass Short Form Complaint
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. Foods stored in reusable plastic shopping bags. Instructed to store foods in food grade material bags and storage containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Filter missing from exhaust hood. Instructed to replace filter.

minor Sanitation

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

Cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, prep tables, storage shelves, and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile and detail clean behind all equipment, remove food debris daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Wall not maintained between utility and three compartment sink. Instructed to replace bottom section of wall. Several holes noted in walls. Instructed to seal all openings. Ceiling and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to remove dust buil...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided for condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.

2014-02-04 Pass Complaint
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. Foods stored in reusable plastic shopping bags. Instructed to store foods in food grade material bags and storage containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Filter missing from exhaust hood. Instructed to replace filter.

minor Sanitation

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

Cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, prep tables, storage shelves, and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile and detail clean behind all equipment, remove food debris daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Wall not maintained between utility and three compartment sink. Instructed to replace bottom section of wall. Several holes noted in walls. Instructed to seal all openings. Ceiling and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to remove dus...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided for condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.

2013-04-25 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3PART SINK AND UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

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

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

LEAKS FROM PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE PIPES AND CLEAN AND SEAL THE GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

2012-07-17 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL CONTAINER WITH SPICES AND FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN THE SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR, WITH DUST BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CONTAINER WITH SPICES, INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, BEHIND AND UNDER THE OVEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLER AND PREP TABLE, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE SAME WALLS AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING ABOVE THE DINING TABLES/CHAIRS, AND ABOVE T...

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES.

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