Dharma Garden Restaurant
Last inspected: May 8, 2015
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Score
Inspectors have visited Dharma Garden Restaurant 12 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 8, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dharma Garden Restaurant dates to May 8, 2015.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dharma Garden Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 8, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 30, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF PORK AT 67.3F AND CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT 69.0F HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS APPROXIMATELY 8#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $80.00 AS PER OWNER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AT THIS TIME, IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY,AFTER RUNNING 3-4 TIMES AT "0" PPM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME,MUST NOT USE,INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 APPROX.,40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BEHIND FRONT CLUTTERED BAR SERVICE AREA,5 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND FRONT CASHIER COUNTER,10 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND (2) 1 DOOR CHEST FREEZERS IN KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND NONE POSTED AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,PORK,NOODLES, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGH-OUT INCLUDING FRYERS AND CABINETS,ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING BAR,STORAGE ROOMS ETC. AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REMOVE DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES INSIDE THE BAR CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUTR LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE,
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
7 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 APPROX., 35 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, BEHIND BAR AREA, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, AND REAR STORAGE AREA, CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOXIC CHEMICALS WHITE SUBSTANCE (ORTHOBORIC ACID) BEING IMPROPERLY USED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, OBSERVED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA, ALONG WALL, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT ALL IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS, AND RESTRICT USE AT ONCE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR SURFACES, COUNTER TOPS AND BOTTOM, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AND BEHIND BAR, ETC.,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRI,
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Mar 7, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER,LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD AND ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR.
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Mar 5, 2013
License
4 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: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE EXIT DOOR .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER,LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: MENS WASHROOM DOOR, THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM,WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD AND ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR.
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Dec 18, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 21, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WASHING THEIR HANDS INSIDE THE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION, USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1098330, DATED 5-17-12 NOT CORRECTED, VIOLATIONS #31, INSTRUCTED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES. #32, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND MOP SINK IN THE KITCHEN, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CABINETS, MICROWAVE OVENS AND SHELVES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT. #34, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. #35, MUST REPAIR CEILING ABOVE EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN WALLS AT SAME AREA. #38, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3PART SINK FAUCET AT KITCHEN AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK. #41, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. #43, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE WASHROOMS.
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May 17, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND MOP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CABINETS, MICROWAVE OVENS AND SHELVES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND REPAINT CEILING ABOVE EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN ANDD CLEAN WALLS AT SAME AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3PART SINK FAUCET AT KITCHEN AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.
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Aug 13, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Apr 6, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.SEAL RAW WOOD FRONT, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE TABLE.
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR COOLER,CLEAN AND RESEAL STORAGE SHELF REAR. DRFROST BOX FREEZER FRONT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP ALSO CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dharma Garden Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dharma Garden Restaurant on file is from May 8, 2015. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dharma Garden Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dharma Garden Restaurant.
Has Dharma Garden Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dharma Garden Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dharma Garden Restaurant 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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