El Barzon Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2015
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Public records show 10 inspections at El Barzon Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2015. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. El Barzon Restaurant's record stops at Dec 3, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS, COOKED CHICKEN AND BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS (TONGS) BEING STORED ON THE HANDLE OF THE STOVE. OBSERVED A BOWL BEING STORED IN A TORTILLA CHIP BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING RE-USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP DARK GROOVES THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS; UNDER BOTH FLAT TOP GRILLS, INSIDE OF STOVE AND FRYER, AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED 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 STANDING WATER IN THE WASHROOM BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL. INNSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT BULBS LOCATED OVER THE MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK AT THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED IN DIRTY MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT SHELVES IN PREP AREA WHERE DISHES STORED. SHELVES UNCLEAN AND PAINT IS WORN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR FLOOR TILE UNDER SHELF WHERE POTS AND PANS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (COOKS) MUST OBTAIN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFORMATION GIVEN AT LAST INSPECTION (PER COMMENTS) ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2014.
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Sep 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND FRONT COOLER. REPLACE SAME.
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Aug 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE PLASTIC DISH DRYING RACK IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DRYING RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE PREPARATION COOLER DOOR GASKET IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER DOOR AND GASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR UNDER THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE STORE ROOM IS WATER DAMAGED, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITAIRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORE ROOM HAS A HOLE FROM RECENT WATER DAMAGE, THE CEILING IN THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE DINING ROOM IS PARTIALLY REPAIRED, REPAIR THE CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SANITARY AND CLEAN. THE HOOD UNIT, WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DARK AND GREASY IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN AND REPAINT IN A LIGHT COLOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA ARE DARK, INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDED LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE THE DAMAGED SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING AREA.
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Mar 16, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN UNDER GRILL AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL. CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR 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: REPLACE WORN SCREEN AT REAR SCREEN DOOR (DOOR NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS. STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY.
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Jul 25, 2011
Tag Removal
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL DESSERTS(NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN PREP COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FILTERS,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DOOR TRIM AT REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Jun 6, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 50.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS CACTUS 57.6F,BEEF 51.5F,SLICED HAM 49.9F,MASA 46.5F,RAW EGGS 48.6F,STEAK 66.9F,PORK 50.8F,CHICKEN 52.7F,DICED TOMATOE 49.0F,STEAK 46.0F-52.5F,RICE 45.5F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX.120 LBS.$240.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL DESSERTS(NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN PREP COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DINING AREA.
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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.MUST CLEAN FILTERS,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DOOR TRIM AT REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Nov 5, 2010
Routine
6 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. MUST REPLACE CUTTINGS BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; GRILLS, FREEZERS, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT DINING ROOM.
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT DINING ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 3, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE FOR FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, CAN OPENER, AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND, EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Barzon Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Barzon Restaurant on file is from Dec 3, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Barzon Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at El Barzon Restaurant.
Has El Barzon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Barzon Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Barzon Restaurant 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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