Chicago
63
YOUR CALL

The Sky - Line Club

307 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
63/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-26
Pass Rate
61%
2 failures
Score
63/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-26
Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2020)
Sanitation issues found across 23 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 23×
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Other serious 12×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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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 minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-03-26 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BURGERS, SALADS, FISH, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF SALAD REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DISH RACKS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ELEVATE RACKS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

2023-08-23 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Slow drainage for main kitchen prep area hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

minor Other

32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

minor Other

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

2022-06-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-06-16 Fail Canvass
8
serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO MEANS OF TESTING ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR KEEP A pH METER ONSITE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE pH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005....

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

REFER TO VIOLATION 29 FOR CITATION

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED RICE, FLOUR AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS BY THE DRY STORAGE STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE WHERE THE BLENDER AND OTHER FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IS STORED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DISHES, POTS, AND UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EAST WALL OF THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2020-02-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
serious Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE WHERE THE BLENDER AND OTHER FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IS STORED. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM PREP TABLE AND MAI...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND SLOW DRAIN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EAST WALL OF THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2020-02-21 Fail Canvass
14
serious Food Storage & Handling

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ONSITE (NOT BEING USED) IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INFORMED MANGER SPECIALIZED PROCESSES ARE PROHIBITED ONSITE, UNTIL A VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN IS PRESENTED TO, AND APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIO...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DISHES, POTS, AND UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE WHERE THE BLENDER AND OTHER FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IS STORED. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM PREP TABLE AND MAI...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CUTTING BLADE OF THE MOUNTED AN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

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

FOUND RED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA, IN NEED OR REPAIR. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they a...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND SLOW DRAIN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EAST WALL OF THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FORM INSPECTION DATED, 6/17/19. VIOLATION INCLUDES #58 - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPL...

2019-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATIO...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

"OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (STEAK DISHES, BEEF BURGERS, AHI TUNA POKE BOWL ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED O...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT-BULB IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2018-03-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED ( FISH , BEEF ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIUOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

minor Sanitation

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

PREP COOLERS DOOR GASKETS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED IN FOLD OF GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

2017-05-10 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2016-09-09 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some foods not properly dated in reach in coolers in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in reach in coolers in kitchen prep area.

minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be ...

minor Sanitation

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

Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving/racks in storage room(dry storage), not clean, need detail...

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep areas, under heavy equipment, storage shelving had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint, by coolers, and dish machine area, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, missing ceiling tile in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.

2015-10-22 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE CORNERS OF THE INNER PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE COLD WATER FACUET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK. DURING INSPECTION FOUND A WRENCH ATTACHED TO THE HANDLE IN ORDER TO OPEN AND CLOSE COLD WATER AT THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE WRENCH WITH A WORKING FAUCET HANDLE. ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAK...

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS INCLUDING DISH WASHERS, BARTENDERS AND WAITSTAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.

2014-05-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

PAINTED WALL BEHIND MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

2013-10-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-09-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

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

DURING INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WHERE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIAL...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK. PRESENTLY BEING OPENED WITH A WRENCH.

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE LADIES WASH ROOM.

2012-12-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIPE OVER PREP AREA. GREASE CONDENSATION ON VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN PROPERLY. INCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BACK OF BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

2011-10-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Documentation & Training

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

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES ARE WEDGED BETWEEN BOXES AT PREP TABLE, INS...

minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. BROKEN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2010-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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. PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL AND SHELVES ABOVE ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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