Chicago
52
YOUR CALL

Pizzeria Serio Company

1708 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
52/100

Mixed record — 13 of 21 inspections passed

Inspections
21
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-29
Pass Rate
62%
6 failures
Score
52/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-29
Failed 6 inspections (2021, 2019, 2019...)
Sanitation issues found across 33 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 33×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
2025-07-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN ON THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN LIGHT OUT ON CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQAUTE INTENSITY LIGHTING.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2597268 ON 07/10/2024. #58. FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090....

2024-07-10 Pass Canvass
2
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

2023-04-19 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE PROVIDED ON EACH HANDWASHING SINK INCLUDED THE WASHROOMS

minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNSEALED BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.REPAIR ISSUE.PEELED PAINT FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

2021-07-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-07-01 Fail Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER SUCH AS FLOUR, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/SHELVING THROUGHOUT. FLOORS MUST REMAIN CLEAR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR GRIP FOR THE SCRAPPER SINK SPRAY ARM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE MOP SINK.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 3-3-20 REPORT #2363114 NOT CORRECTED. #51- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON BASEMENT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

2020-03-03 Pass Complaint
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON BASEMENT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

2019-12-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-08-01 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-28-18,REPORT#2223110 #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS BEHIND BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST COVER/SEAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

2019-07-19 Fail Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE FROM WATER RESERVOIR; ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KITCHEN FRONT PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-28-18,REPORT#2223110 #39) 3-307.11 FOUND NO FOOD GUARDS FOR HAND SINKS AT BAR, PIZZA PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE #58) FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE...

2018-09-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE.7-38-005 PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 FOUND NO FOOD GUARDS FOR HAND SINKS AT BAR, PIZZA PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FOUND WALLS BEHIND BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST COVER/SEAL.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-11-01 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2017-01-10 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE WRAPPED AROUND THE HANDLE OF THE ICE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN THE HANDLE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED AN EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK. INSTR...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT GRAYISH RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR CORNERS OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 5 SMALL, APPROX. DIME SIZED HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FILL IN THE HOLES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR CORNER OF THE 2ND FLOOR PARTY SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

2016-04-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

SCOOP FOR BULK FLOUR MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE FLOUR. MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLE OUT OF FLOUR OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER 2ND FLOOR BAR MUST BE STORED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

2015-06-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

2014-08-27 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.

2013-10-01 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN BASEMENT AROUND WALK-IN FOOD COOLERS OR OTHER FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

2012-09-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-09-21 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 DRAIN FLIES IN MOP SINKHROOM AND CLOSET IN REAR HALLWAY.2 TO3 FLIES AT FRONT PIZZA PREP. 4 TO 5 FLIES AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. 3 TO 4 FLIES IN WOMANS WASHROOM AND SAME AMOUNT IN MENS WASHROOM. 3 TO 4 FLIES AT REAR DISH AREA.L...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEENREAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT WALK-IN COOLER . MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL COVING AT FRONT PIZZA PREP LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION WITH EXHAUST HOOD FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OR COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

2012-09-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.6F TO 54.8F WITH FOODS SUCH AS MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 46.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A PR...

critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 24 LBS FRESH MOZZARELLA AT 46.7F, 150 LBS SHREDDED MOZZARELLA AT 46.2F, 24LBS RICOTTA CHEESE AT 47.3F, 10 LBS SAUSAGE AT 48F, 25LBS PEPPERONI AT 47.1...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. MACHINE FOUND AT 0 PPM CHLORINE WHILE UTENSILS AND POTS BEING WASHED INSIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND DIS...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 DRAIN FLIES IN MOP SINK CLOSET IN REAR HALLWAY. 2 TO 3 FLIES AT FRONT PIZZA PREP. 4 TO 5 FLIES AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. 3 TO 4 FLIES IN WOMANS WASHROOM AND SAME AMOUNT IN MENS WASHROOM. 3 TO 4 FLIES AT REAR DISH AREA. LAST P...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL COVING AT FRONT PIZZA PREP LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION WITH EXHAUST HOOD FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OR COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

2010-04-20 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-04-13 Fail License
3
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NO ICE BIN COVERS OBSERVED AT BOTH BARS, AND AT SERVICE STATION. MUST PROVIDE. STORAGE RACKS ARE NEEDED IINSIDE OF TH...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.

minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. MUST POST SIGN STATING THAT SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE FRONT DOOR.

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