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3001 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
77/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
20
13 passed
Last Inspected
2024-02-21
Pass Rate
65%
3 failures
Score
77/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-02-21
Failed 3 inspections (2021, 2016, 2012)
Sanitation issues found across 36 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 36×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Facility Condition serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
2024-02-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE CEILING PREP AREA LIGHT BULB NOT PROPERLY WORKING (ABOVE OVEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH PROPERLY WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.

2023-03-27 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR COSTUMERS MUST BE INVERT AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA

minor Facility Condition

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

ALL STORED ITEMS, BOXED TOGO CONTAINERS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA ALSO PREP TABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS, PROIVIDE RAISED SHELVES

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CABINETS OF PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA

2022-10-26 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MULTIPLE CRACKS, HOLES, AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

2021-05-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-05-10 Fail Canvass
8
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT STORE A FLY SWATTER WITH CLEAN UTENSILS.----MUST PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR STORED FROZEN DESSERTS IN THE REAR REACH-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WET WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN, DRYING LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE DIRTY DISHES ARE BEING WASHED. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN LINENS TO DRY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING ABOVE THE PREP TWO-DOOR COOLER NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. IT MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WET MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK FOR PROPER DRYING. NOT IN THE SERVICE SINK BASIN.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5-5-20 REPORT #2370113 NOT CORRECTED. #55- ALL ITEMS(BOXES, DISHES, EQUIPMENT, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ETC)STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE RE-ORGANIZED, REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED. ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED AND MAI...

2020-05-05 Pass Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BEGINNING OF MINERAL AT ICE CHUTE OF SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

SOME REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL ITEMS(BOXES,DISHES,EQUIPMENT,UNUSED EQUIPMENT ETC)STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE RE-ORGANIZED,REMOVE WHATS NOT NEEDED.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

2019-10-22 Pass Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BEGINNING OF MINERAL AT ICE CHUTE OF SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD TRAYS STORED ON TOP CARD BOARDS ON FLOOR MUST BE RELOCATED TO SHELVES FOR PROPER STORAGE. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE BY STORING ITEMS ON SHELVES

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER BY STORAGE AREA LID WITH EXCESS RUST,REPAIR/REPLACE UNIT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL ITEMS(BOXES,DISHES,EQUIPMENT,UNUSED EQUIPMENT ETC)STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE RE-ORGANIZED,REMOVE WHAT NOT NEEDED.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES AT FOOD STORAGE AREA,MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGING

2018-09-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A)MUST PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 FOUND SOME PREPARED FOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005 MUST LABEL PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH A SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-10-03 Pass Recent Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID LEAKING FROM ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF SODA FOUNTAIN ONTO THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND ALONG THE RIGHT WALL (WHEN STANDING WITH BACK TO STAIRS AT BASEMENT ENTRY).

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN REAR HALL STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE MOPS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2017-09-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA POCKETS, CHICKEN) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICAT...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID LEAKING FROM ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF SODA FOUNTAIN ONTO THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND ALONG THE RIGHT WALL (WHEN STANDING WITH BACK TO STAIRS AT BASEMENT ENTRY).

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN REAR HALL STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE MOPS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2017-01-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

THE CAULKING HAS DETERIORATED AROUND THE BASIN OF THE MOP SINK, CAUSING A GAP WITH THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CAULKING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE WASTE PIPING, WHICH IS LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

2016-05-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NEW VIOLATION NOTED. LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

2016-04-25 Fail Canvass
4
serious Documentation & Training

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 5-6-15 NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED COVERED UP BY RETAIL FOOD LICENSE AND UNABLE TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-6-15 #1537709 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS AND PIZZA PREP COOLER GASKET (RIGHT SIDE) REPAIRED WITH TAPE, INTERIOR METAL DOOR BENT AND IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.S...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNUSED ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED 6" OR ABOVE FROM FLOORS.

2015-05-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN (VALUED AT $31) AT 54.1F IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. C...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THE THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

2014-11-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. NO CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

2014-02-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BBQ CHICKEN, CALZONES, SALADAS, PIZZA SOUP ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT AL...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2013-03-12 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND COATS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST REMOVE)

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT BEHIND REACHIN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

2012-06-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. RUSTY AND SEALED/REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.

2012-06-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE LOCATED ON SIDE STREET SIDEWALK OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. RECOMMEND OBTAINING ADDITIONAL PICK-UP TIMES, LARGER OR ADDITIONAL CONTAINERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. MUST REMO...

minor Sanitation

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

REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. RUSTY AND SEALED/REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS MUST STORE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

2010-02-08 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

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. THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SECTIONS OF CONCRETE FLOOR ARE BROKEN UP AND MISSING. THERE ARE ALSO OPENIN...

critical Pest Activity

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. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FOUNDATION WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST FILL IN WITH CONCRETE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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