Edison Park Inn
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Edison Park Inn stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Edison Park Inn is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 7, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED URINAL CLOSEST TO WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHT BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED URINAL CLOSEST TO WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHT BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 2, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN NORTH WOODS THEMED DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATED THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN PREP KITCHEN AND INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, DOOR OF STANDING FREEZER IN PREP KITCHEN, AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DIRT ON LID OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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70
Oct 25, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE LEFT SIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF LEFT SIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA SANDWHICH 2-DOOR COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Sep 8, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED BAGS OF SOILED LINENS NEED TO BE CHANGED MORE FREQUENTLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN WOOD BURNING OVEN AREA UNCLEAN. REMOVE MATS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Jun 18, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADIES WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Jun 8, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADIES WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 13, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS IMPROPERLY LABELED (INFORMATION GIVEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT BAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.
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Jan 13, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
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May 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION.OBSERVED THAT KIT IS MISSING MOP HEAD AND NEED TO BE PROVIDED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS(FLOWER,SUGAR,SALT) MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS TO BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND STAND UP COOLER IN UPSTAIRS DISH WASH AREA
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOP OF BASEMENT STORAGE COOLING EQUIPMENT AND TOP OF ICE MACHINES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT TWO BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT ICE MACHINE IS DRAINING IN SINGLE FOOD SINK NEAR BUY. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN WITH AIR GAP FOR DRAIN ORIGINATED FROM EQUIPMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY STORAGE AREAS,END UNDER SHELVING WITH STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN UPSTAIRS REACH IN COOLER UNIT
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Jun 15, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the soda gun mounted at the bar near the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to relocate and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the soda gun drain near the bar server station to be clogged and dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed under the counter of the bar surfaces to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed floors dirty in multiple areas: in the basement throughout, near basement soda boxes, behind pizza prep equipment, and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust on the wall near the "EPI Getaway" sign. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plastic being used as drain stoppers in kitchen. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain working sink stoppers. Observed the kitchen prep area exposed hand sink to have a leak at the base of the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed an unused ice bin at the server station near the pizza prep area with standing water and debris in it. Instructed facility to remove water, clean, and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed clutter in the basement throughout. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed all three ice machines on site with a black, mold-like substance on the interior surfaces. Ice machine is used for ice for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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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 five live roaches in the basement boiler room and 20 live small black crawling insects in the upstairs storage room. Instructed facility to remove all pests and clean affected areas and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Observed the kitchen prep area 3 compartment sink not maintained: the divider between the middle and right compartment has a small leak at the base causing water to flow between the two said compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water stays fully contained in each compartment. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the soda gun mounted at the bar near the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to relocate and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the soda gun drain near the bar server station to be clogged and dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed under the counter of the bar surfaces to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed floors dirty in multiple areas: in the basement throughout, near basement soda boxes, behind pizza prep equipment, and along wallbases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust on the wall near the "EPI Getaway" sign. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plastic being used as drain stoppers in kitchen. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain working sink stoppers. Observed the kitchen prep area exposed hand sink to have a leak at the base of the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed an unused ice bin at the server station near the pizza prep area with standing water and debris in it. Instructed facility to remove water, clean, and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed clutter in the basement throughout. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain.
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Oct 17, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT ALL BASEMENTS (3), MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 50F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED BEANS AT 51.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. 20 LBS CHICKEN AT 52.2F AND 49.1F. ARTICHOKE DIP AT 49.5F. COOKED BEANS AT 51.1F. SALAD DRESSING AT 50.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES APPROXIMATE VALUE TO BE $200.00 WITH AN ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS TO 50 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CRACKED RAW EGGS ON OPEN CARDBOARD FLATS STORED ON METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE AN OPEN CASE OF FRESH LETTUCE. BAG OF FRESH LETTUCE STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW EGGS AND RAW MEATS STORED OVER FRESH ORANGES IN SAME WALK-IN COOLER. BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE FREEZER FROM UNDER PIPING. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED CASE OF LETTUCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL, PAPER OR PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND DISH AREAS. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BURNT PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD/PREP SURFACE AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST BE REMOVED/ REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
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Oct 2, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT BASEMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED IN BARS(FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN BAR AREA. ADJACENT DINING ROOM TOILET ROOM NOT PROVIDED WITH VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHIEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING SERVED OR PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AND CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT BASEMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED IN BARS(FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN BAR AREA. ADJACENT DINING ROOM TOPILET ROOM NOT PROVIDED WITH VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Feb 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR (MIDDLE BASEMENT) NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 13, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A YELLOWISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING UNTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL ICE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED ICE AND CALLED TECHNICIAN FOR MAINTENANCE. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:00PM FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND DEFROST CHEST FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL THE SODA GUNS AT THE BARS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE STEM THERMOMETERS ON COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON COUNTER TOPS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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May 31, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found/observed food items in coolers not properly labeled/dated, must date and label food items in coolers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contac surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks need detailed cleaning, floors in front bar areas between coolers not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in prep area needs cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Peeling paint/plaster by exposed hand sink in prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen prep areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
41
67
Jul 14, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: violation #33 remains to be corrected.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: violation #34 remains to be corrected.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: violation #36 remains to be corrected.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: violation #41 remains to be corrected.
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Jul 7, 2010
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF ROACHES ACTIVITIES UNDER AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT OVER 20 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTROL THE ACTIVITIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE ANOTHER INSPECTION BY THE TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF ALL THE COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER IN THE REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE OR CHANGE LIGHT BULB TO SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULB .
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ARTICLES, OVEN, IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE TO PREVENT TO PREVENT RODENT /INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Edison Park Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Edison Park Inn on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Edison Park Inn?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Edison Park Inn.
Has Edison Park Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Edison Park Inn have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Edison Park Inn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Edison Park Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Edison Park Inn is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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