42 N Latitude
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, 42 N Latitude has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Jul 7, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 7, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 7, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Jun 30, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING NOT BEING MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP, OR ADD MORE CONTAINERS TO BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN SINK IS FILLED WITH WATER, WATER DRAINS ONTO FLOOR, SMELLY SEWER ODORS, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE SHELVINGS INSIDES COOLERS MUST REPLACE/RESEAL, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE WORN SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Aug 29, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILTIES NOT MAINTAINED PROPER TEMPERATURE. WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.3 f WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZAROUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER STATED ABOVE: 135 LBS OF ASSORTED CHEESE AT 51.3 TO 53.0 F,30 LBS OF CHICKEN WINGSAT 53.0 F. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). VALUE $ . 165 LBS.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHIEN-CLORINE SANITIZER AT 0 PPM WHILE BEING USED. INSTRUCTED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON DISH MACHINE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE WORN SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Jul 31, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN GASKETS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON ONE DOOR SANDWICH COOLER AND TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREAS AND BAR AREA, AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND DISH MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD BUILD-UP AND BLACK MOLD LIKE ON WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS. ALSO GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Dec 4, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPLACE. REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE BARRIER (SPLASHGUARD) BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTESIL STORAGE SHELVES IN UTENSIL WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE CLOSET BEHIND THE BAR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND ON THE HOOD, IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS BESIDE THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO FAUCET INSTALLED AT UTILITY SINK BASIN IN UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Mar 3, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MOLDY CAULKING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. KNIVES OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE CLEAN ON PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Feb 4, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: #30 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: #31 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: #32 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: #33 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: #34 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: #38 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: #42 remains to be corrected on 11/11/2010
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Aug 11, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #391228 DATED 7.26.10.
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Jul 26, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.//MGMT & I OBSERVED REACH IN DRAW COOLER NEXT TO GRILL IN KITCHEN/INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY DEPT. OF HEALTH.PLACE HELD FOR INSPECTION ON UNIT
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVEDPOTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPS RAW HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN CHOPED,STAKES HANGERS BETWEEN 45.2F-47.9F MGMT VOLUNTEEDED TO PROPERLY DISCARED FOOD ITEMS $433.00/50LBS
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4"-11/2" AT BOTTOM OF REVOLVING DOOR
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.//OUT SIDE GARBAGRE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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.//MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PRE SET TABLES,PLATES,POTS,PANS IN KITCHEN AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST HAVE LIDES FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS ON PREMISES WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING,STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//MUST HAVE AIR GAP BETWEEN WASTE LINE PIPE UNDER 3COMP. SINK & FLOOR DRAIN
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN PREPAIRING FOOD IN PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 42 N Latitude last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 42 N Latitude on file is from Jul 7, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 42 N Latitude?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at 42 N Latitude.
Has 42 N Latitude's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 42 N Latitude have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 42 N Latitude means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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