Chicago
18
BEAT

Paramount Events and Truffleberry Market

1746-1758 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60612 · Near West Side · Catering · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 3 of 10 inspections passed

Inspections
10
3 passed
Last Inspected
2021-09-20
Pass Rate
30%
3 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2021, 2017, 2016)
Other issues found across 6 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 22×
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Other critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2021-09-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RECEIVING MAN DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN MAIN PREP AREA.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Violation Codes: 4-302.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AT THE PLATE FOR A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE IN WALK IN COOLER #2 AND PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER #3.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR POP/JUICE & EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHEMICAL CLOSET, REAR EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA AND REAR COFFEE/TEA PREP AREA

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER #1,2 & 3.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER #3.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2021-07-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PREVIOUSLY WAS INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR COFFEE /TEA STATION PREP AREA.OBSERVED FRESH BREWED TEA IN REAR REACH IN COOLER AT THIS TIME.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RECEIVING MAN DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN MAIN PREP AREA.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AT THE PLATE FOR A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ALL COFFEE AND TEA MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE IN WALK IN COOLER #2 AND PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER #3.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR POP/JUICE & EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHEMICAL CLOSET, REAR EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA AND REAR COFFEE/TEA PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER #1,2 & 3.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER #3.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2020-12-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

2019-08-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR SIGNATURE PAGE FOR REVIEW FOR EMPLOYEES ( NO POLICY PLACE). MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSU...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT (cookies,, YOGURT CUPS, brownies, RICE TREATS, ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING REQUIREMENT INFORMATION WEIGHT AMOUNT & CONTACT INFORMATION ON ( COOKIES, BROWNIES, YOGURT CUP, RICE TREAT, VEGGIE & DIPS, ETC.) MADE AND PACK...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING BUFFET SERVICE REQUIREMENTS; NO SIGNAGE FOR USING CLEAN TABLEWARE FOR SECOND PORTION (CLEAN PLATE SIGN) AT BUFFET SELF SERVING. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND POST MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.115 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS; NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE FOR MEASURING INTERNAL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISHES/UTENSIL. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET RE...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS; NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

2019-05-03 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED WRITTEN POLICY ON SITE WITHOUT NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE INCLUDING FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS,GLOVES OR CONCENTRATED SOLUTION TO KILL NOROVIRUS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT ...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS, ALL WHICH ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS LABELED IMPROPERLY WITH PREPARED DATES ONLY IN THE WALK IN COOLER OF THE PREP AREA... POTOATO SALAD, VARIOUS SALAD DRESSINGS, HUMMUS, COOKED PASTA,SALSA,...

serious Facility Condition

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED FACILITY SMOKING 20 LBS OF BEEF @ APPROXIMATELY $300 PER MANAGER.. IN A LARGE SMOKER OUTDOORS UNCOVERED/UNPROTECTED LOCATED IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE FACILITY NEAR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AREAS WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO APPROVAL. MANAGER DISCARDED ...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NO PROPER HACCP/VARIANCE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN NEEDED FOR SPECIALIZING PROCESSING METHOD OF SMOKING BEEF ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MEET FOOD CODE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FACILITY SMOKING BEEF IN OUTDOOR SMOKER IN PARKING LOT UNPROTECTED DIRECTLY NEAR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT USING OUTDOOR SMOKER/COOKING OUTDOORS IS PROHIBITED UNLESS APPROVED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, IN ORDER TO PROTECT UNPAC...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EMPTY WINE BOTTLES,FOOD/GARBAGE DEBRIS ON GROUND IN ENCLOSED RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND FRYERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

2018-08-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION I...

2017-06-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-06-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED THE CHEF TOUCH COOKED CHICKEN BREAST WITH HIS BARE UNWASHED, UNGLOVED HAND TO CHECK TEMPERATURE OF THE CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED CHEF NOT TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS WITH BARE HANDS. POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-010

critical Pest Activity

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

REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN GAP AT THE CORNER OF THE DOOR. RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM 10-11 DROOPINGS NOTED ALONG WALL AND STORAGE SHELF. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY NOTED IN SMALL PANTRY, LARGE DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAIN FOOD ...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR, LID IS DAMAGED. GARBAGE OVER FLOWING ANOTHER CONTAINER AND GROUND UNDER AND AROUND ALL DUMPSTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND SPILLS. OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REM...

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DRAIN AT DISHMACHINE IS BACKED UP WITH BLACK WATER TO THE TOP OF THE DRAIN. MANAGER STATES PLUMBER HAS BEEN CALLED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL DRY GOODS MUST BE STORED IN SEALED CONTAINERS WITH PROPER LABELS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES, FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FLOORS IN THE DISH ROOM IN NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED DUE TO DRAIN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS MUST INSTALL AND MAINTIAN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-07-05 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE HALLWAYS, TOILET ROOMS, ETC. ADD COVING WHERE NEEDED. ALSO, MUST SEAL ANY/ALL OPENINGS AROUND THE LIGHT FIXTURES, TOP/BOTTOM SURFACES OF THE WALLS/CEILING.

2016-06-30 Fail License
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER TURNED ON AND MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F/0F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE HALLWAYS, STORAGE, REAR, ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE HALLWAYS, TOILET ROOMS, ETC. ADD COVING WHERE NEEDED. ALSO, MUST SEAL ANY/ALL OPENINGS AROUND THE LIGHT FIXTURES, TOP/BOTTOM SURFACES OF THE WALLS/CEILING.

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