Kwei Lin Carry-Out
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Kwei Lin Carry-Out has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2021. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Kwei Lin Carry-Out's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 19, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kwei Lin Carry-Out on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OVSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY IF NOT GOING TO BE USED ANYMORE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE A/C HEATING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING SOME OF THE SHELVING UNITS AND STORED IN CORNER NEXT TO UP RIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT HARBORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. THE WALK IN FREEZER. THE UP RIGHT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND THE SMALL REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED ON THE HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jul 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK STATION). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT) AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT THE PREP TABLE.
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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 VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 10, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN VENT FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE FAN. CLEAN LOWER WALL AND PIPES BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Feb 9, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, COOKED EGG ROLLS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 106.5F SITTING INSIDE A PAN ON TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA,TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB,TOTAL COST $10.00 ,FOOD ITEM WAS DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA,OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSEVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Oct 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SHELVING ABOVE COUNTER TOP WHERE SMOOTIES ARE MADE IN POOR REPAIR NOTED CHIPPING AND PEELING PLY WOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SAME AREA.
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Jan 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS. MUST PROVIDE AND USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALSO UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE METAL SHELVINH UNITS IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGHE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Apr 3, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA SITTING ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE. COOKED BEEF-70.5F, COOKED CHICKEN-72.2F, COOKED CHICKEN-70.5F. ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE, OR IF USING THE COOLING TIME TEMPERATURE RULE MUST MAINTAIN WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION. PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT IS HELD UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATED AND LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM SHELVES AND REFRAIN FROM USING BOXES TO DRAIN OIL FROM UNCOVERED FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN REAR, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER, EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN REAR AND IN WASHROOM UNDERNEATH STORED ARTICLES(DEBRIS, GREASE).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Mar 13, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 11, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT/MOP AFTER USE.
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Feb 1, 2012
Routine
2 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 DABEL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS-SALT, MSG, SUGAR,ETC. ALSO COVER/WRAP/DATE EGG ROLLS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER,COOLERS.
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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. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED OLD FOOD,DEBRIS IN HANDLES OF DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Feb 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER, INTERIOR OF FRONT COOLER, ALSO THE FRONT SMALL BOX FREEZER NEEDS TO BE DEFROSTED AND CLEANED EXCESSIVE ICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER REAR STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED WALL VENTS AT HOOD NOT CLEAN DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST. ALSO OBSERVED 2 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 17, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 6, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND COOLERS. ALSO, CLEAN STORAGE RACKS AND CABINETS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS, HOT WATER TANK AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/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 DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND HOT WATER TANK-REMOVE SPIDER WEBS WITH DEAD BUGS ON IT, ALL CEILING VENTS, REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH DEAD FLIES TRAPPED IN IT AND SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kwei Lin Carry-Out last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kwei Lin Carry-Out on file is from Nov 19, 2021. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kwei Lin Carry-Out?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Kwei Lin Carry-Out.
Has Kwei Lin Carry-Out's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kwei Lin Carry-Out have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kwei Lin Carry-Out 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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