A&T Pancake House
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2019
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Score
A&T Pancake House has been inspected 17 times since 2013. The most recent visit was on Nov 21, 2019. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for A&T Pancake House dates to Nov 21, 2019.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up nine times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INITIALLY DISHMACHINE INADEQUATE SANITIZER LEVEL BELOW 50ppm CHLORINE.AFTER ADJUSTING MACHINE STARTED DISPENSING TOO MUCH SANITIZER OVER 200ppm. MUST SERVICE MACHINE TO MAINTAIN SANITIZER LEVEL AT 50-100ppm. NO UTENSILS INSIDE THE UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION :7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED SHREDDED POTATOES IN A PLASTIC COVERED CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. WE OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH MIXED WITH SHREDDED POTATOES. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 7, VALUE $12. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES. FRONT AREA: ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, BEHIND AND SIDE OF CHEST FREEZER; IN THE KITCHEN: INSIDE OVEN, BESIDE THE TALL OVEN AT NORTH WALL,UNDER AND BESIDE SHELVES OF WEST PREP TABLE(SAME AREA), UNDER THE FLAT GRILL; DINING AREA: UNDER BOOTH SEATS (GNAWED PAPERS, DEBRIS AND DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD), MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET OF WAITERS AREA/WERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED IN DINING ROOM. RODENT DROPPING INSIDE THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA, AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT 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. CITATION ISSUED PRESENTLY ON SITE ONLY A MASK.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED BEEF,BOILED SHREDDED POTATOES,ETC) . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: PREMISES SERVES EGGS,HAMBURGERS, STEAK ETC. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS, ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-3-19, REPORT #2288268: #37-LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. #41 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,IN EACH WORK STATION #47- PROVIDE BROKEN HANDLES AT TWO DOOR STAINLESS STEEL REACH-IN COOLER ALSO AT ONE DOOR FREEZER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO -ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO RELEASE KNOB INSIDE(REMOVED/BROKEN) THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE #47-CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPES ARE LEAKING ON CONTAINER AND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE #47-MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA #47-BOTH CAN OPENER BLADES ARE RUSTY AND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS,REPLACE SAID BLADES #53-NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55-DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(WATER ON FLOOR). REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE MATS BY THE FRONT COUNTER AND COFFEE STATION. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN WALL INSIDE THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, MUST REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED, ORGANIZE WHAT IS NEEDED, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR BASEMENT MOP SINK CANNOT BE LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT BASEMENT MOP SINK LEAKS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET.
51
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MAIN FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTED SEAMS IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING METAL SHEETS BROKEN AND RUSTY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT. REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING ABOVE EMPTY SODA SYSTEM RACKS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTS AT FRONT PREP/SERVING COUNTER AREAS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Apr 26, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: PREMISES SERVES EGGS,HAMBURGERS,ROAST BEEF ETC. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND 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 ISSUED -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INDIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES. KITCHEN: APPROX 15 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER THE STEAM TABLE,ON SHELVES AROUND CLEAN DISHES; REAR AREA: APPROX. 25 UNDER CRATES IN HALLWAY AND BEHIND AND SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. FRONT PREP:SERVING AREA SCATTERED DROPPINGS (APPROX 15) ON SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. OVER 30 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET (ON FLOOR) UNDER COFFEE STATION IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,IN EACH WORK STATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED USAGE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT REAR STORAGE AREA/HALLWAY INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING FOR SAID AREA. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR GLASS REACH-IN COOLER REPLACE. PROVIDE BROKEN HANDLES AT TWO DOOR STAINLESS STEEL REACH-IN COOLER ALSO AT ONE DOOR FREEZER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO -ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO RELEASE KNOB INSIDE(REMOVED/BROKEN) THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPES ARE LEAKING INSIDE A CONTAINER AND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN STOPPER(WRAPPED WITH FOOD GLOVES) AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS ACCORDING TO DRAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BOTH CAN OPENER BLADES ARE RUSTY AND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS,REPLACE SAID BLADES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING. NECK FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT IS LEAKING.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(WATER ON FLOOR).REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE MATS BY THE FRONT COUNTER AND COFFEE STATION. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 27, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF LIGHT SHIELDS.
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95
Jun 12, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OSERVED COOLER AT 50.0F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF LIGHT SHIELDS.
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90
Sep 19, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED MICE DROPPINGS AT THESE AREAS NOTED 20 MICE DROPPING AT WALLBASE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP TABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF LEFT FRYERS CABINET GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINET.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION .INTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
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86
Apr 17, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT FOOD DRY STORAGE AERA IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD AT HOT LINE GREASY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED#-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE,SODA MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE SEE REPORT#1966917 DATED 10/21/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR OF RANGE, OVEN,GRILL AND BROILER ALL NEED CLEANING.
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Oct 21, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING UNITS AT MAIN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, SODA MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Apr 15, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER ACCROSS FROM THE LARGE GRILL, AND THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON WEST WALL IN THE REAR PREP. OBSERVED THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS IN COOLER. BOTH ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE. BROKEN DOOR HANDEL ON 2-DOOR FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MISSING FLOOR GROUT AROUND COUNTER SEATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABE AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 5, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED BOTH FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT DOORS, HAS CREATED A 1/4 INCH OPENING FOR RODENT ENTRY ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE AND INSTALL A PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTICLE COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE HARDENED GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER ACCROSS FROM THE LARGE GRILL, AND THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON WEST WALL IN THE REAR PREP. OBSERVED THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS IN COOLER. BOTH ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE. BROKEN DOOR HANDEL ON 2-DOOR FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD, INTERIOR OF THE EXPOSE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS MOLD. INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER ON THE WEST WALL ADJACENT O THE ICE MACHINE. POTATOE SLICER MACHINE, AND CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP. ALSO, ALL KITCHEN CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, AND FLOORS IN THE INTERIOR OF WALIK IN COOLER AND COOLER NOT BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MISSING FLOOR GROUT AROUND COUNTER SEATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP ARE DIRTY. FINISH PAINTING NORTH WALL LOCATED BY BASEMENT STAIRS. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SEATING AREA, WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND LEAKY PIPE FROM CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN COOLER NOT BEING USED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED, REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP,SURFACE IS POROUS,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR(SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT)WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INCLUDED INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED
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Jul 29, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN TWO LOCATION OF THE PREMISES: 1O RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,NORTH-WEST CORNER,ALSO AT SAME LOCATION 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON WOOD WERE SMALL COOLER IS STORED.FIVE RAT DROPPINGS AT SOUTH-WEST CORNER IN BASEMENT BY THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER.WE OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET AT BOTTOM SHELVES WERE TAKE OUT CONTAINERS ARE STORED, IN DINING AREA.ONE LIVE ROACH STROLLING ON FLOOR UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,FOUND REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH BROKEN MESH,AND WITH GAPS OF 1/2" TO 1" AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,AND BETWEEN THE SCREEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED REPAIR/REPLACE SCREEN DOOR, MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR,MESH NEED TO BE REPAIR/REPLACE.FOUND PANELS WALL AROUND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP,SURFACE IS POROUS,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR(SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT)WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INCLUDED INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED.
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78
Nov 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GRILL AREAS AND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DRAINBOARD NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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86
Mar 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, PASTA,ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Oct 31, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIGHT SIDE PANEL OF STAINLESS CABINET UNDER COFFEE UNITS IS MISSING, SURFACE IS GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE ON PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOOD AND LIQUID SPILLAGE ON WALL AND CEILING OF FRONT SERVING LINE. SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES BY THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE. OPENINGS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE COOLER/FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BASEBOARD. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, NOT ABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THAT FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING BEHIND COFFEE UNITS, FRONT PREP AREA. NEED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE. HOLES ON WALLS AROUND WATER PIPES AND UNDER THE EXPOSED AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. BROKEN AND DIRTY WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND CLEAN. DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS AND CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. NO MOP SINK INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO CITY PLUMBING CODE ALONG WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE
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Oct 30, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AND FOLLOW CITY PLUMBING CODE, ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT CLEANED, GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GARBAGE LID IS EXTREMELY BENT AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIGHT SIDE PANEL OF STAINLESS CABINET UNDER COFFEE UNITS IS MISSING, SURFACE IS GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE ON PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOOD AND LIQUID SPILLAGE ON WALL AND CEILING OF FRONT SERVING LINE. SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES BY THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE. OPENINGS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE COOLER/FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BASEBOARD. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, NOT ABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THAT FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING BEHIND COFFEE UNITS, FRONT PREP AREA. NEED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE. HOLES ON WALLS AROUND WATER PIPES AND UNDER THE EXPOSED AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. BROKEN AND DIRTY WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND CLEAN. DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS AND CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. NO MOP SINK INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO CITY PLUMBING CODE ALONG WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was A&T Pancake House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A&T Pancake House on file is from Nov 21, 2019. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A&T Pancake House?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at A&T Pancake House.
Has A&T Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at A&T Pancake House have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at A&T Pancake House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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