Eggsperience
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2024
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Score
Eggsperience has been inspected 11 times since 2017. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Eggsperience since Jan 30, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Adequate ventilation & lighting” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2024
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL PICK UP OR COMMERCIAL DUMPSTERS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, EGGS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSING DETERGENTS AND SANITIZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISHWASHER TO DISPENSE DETERGENT AND SANITIZER PROPERLY. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE ON THE COOK'S LINE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (COOKED PANCAKES) WITH BARE HANDS. THE FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS GRABBING COOKED PANCAKES AND PLATING THEM WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. ALL EMPLOYEES ON THE COOKS LINE PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGES, GRAVY) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.) WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS INSIDE THE WOMEN AND MENS WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE EACH WASHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHTS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.
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Jul 7, 2022
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2021
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AND INSIDE RESTROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKET AND MOP SINK IN CLOSET. MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL AND COLD HOLD UNIT DRAWERS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP AVAILABLE OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE SOAP AVAILABLE AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU NEXT TO RAW OR UNDER-COOKED ITEMS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL AND COLD HOLD UNIT DRAWERS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU OR SOMEPLACE WHERE IT CAN BE SEEN BY ALL CUSTOMERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT DAIRY COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS NOT MET BY CERTIFIED MANAGER, INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; EGGS, BACON, POTATOES, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, AND POTATOES IN STAINLESS STEEL PANS, IN THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME-BY DATE ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: CLEAN UP KIT NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE, PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA (RICE, FLOUR, AND SUGAR) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL/CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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Oct 16, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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Oct 12, 2017
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRY INTO PREP AREAS ON BOTH SIDES.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ENTRY FROM PUBLIC INTO PREP AREA.
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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 A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN AT 1 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP AND OVER FLOWING WITH WATER WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINKS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER WINDOW BEHIND REGISTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM,A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPERS HANDLES NOT WORKING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eggsperience last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eggsperience on file is from Jan 30, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eggsperience?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Eggsperience.
Has Eggsperience's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eggsperience have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Eggsperience means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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