Maison Marcel
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
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Public records show 23 inspections at Maison Marcel stretching back to 2017. On May 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Thermometers provided & accurate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SURFACES TO MAKE THE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2598669 ON 08/06/2024. VIOLATION#40. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. #43 ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP. #58.NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT PROPERLY OPERATING AND SANITIZING AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE.MACHINE WAS NOTED BEING PLUGGED IN WITH WATER IN IT'S INTERNAL WASHING RESERVOIR. MUST REPAIR MACHINE WITH A FINL RINSE OF 180.0F. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MAY NOT USE UNTIL IS REPAIRED, PROPERLY REACHES A SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180 AND RE- INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND COOKING EQUIOMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SURFACES TO MAKE THE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND SHELVING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STOARGE ROOM. MUST REAPIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 6, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF BAR HANDWASH SINK/AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF BAR HANDWASH SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 16, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM:8-9-2023,REPORT #2579821. PRESENTLY POSTED IS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-13-2022. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED
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Aug 9, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 22, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2)(B) NOTED THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND PREP TABLE TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 64.2F, LIQUID EGGS 47.1F, POTATOES 46 F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 13 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES - -- USED THE WIPE CLOTH TO WIPE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN -- TOOK A DIRTY SAUCEPAN TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WASHED IT, AND CAME BACK TO CONTINUE PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED AND HANDS WASHED WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND WHEN CHANGING TASKS DURING PREPPING. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 13, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 3, 2022
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE ALSO NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS HANDLED AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT THE WATER RESERVOIR. DRIPPING INSIDE THE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING PROCESS. FOUND TWO LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF SOUP WITH LIDS ON INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 156.7F TO 165F. IMPROPER COOLING PROCESS(NO LABEL OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE). INFORMATION WAS GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY COOL OFF THE FOOD BY USING METAL SHALLOW PANS. MUST REACH 70F IN TWO HOURS BEFORE IT IS STORED IN A COOLER THAN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS IS REQUIRED TO REACH 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED IN THE FRONT PREP SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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May 13, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY AND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 5, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES - I USED THE WIPE CLOTH TO WIPE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN - TOOK DIRTY DISHES TO THE DISHWASHING SINK - FILLED TO SANITIZING BUCKET WITH WATER AND SANITIZING DETERGENT, THEN BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPPING, THEN FINALLY REMOVING GLOVES BUT NOT WASHING HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE -WIPE THE NOSE WITH GLOVES ON -WENT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PROCEEDED TO SERVE LETTUCE ON A CUSTOMER'S PLATE, ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED AND HANDS WASHED WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AREA AND WHEN CHANGING TASKS DURING PREPPING. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A USED BY DATE OF 5/2/2022. BEEF BURGER, MORTADELLA, MOZERELLA CHEESE, AND ONION SOUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCARDED 7 DAYS AFTER PREPARING WITH DAY OF PREPARATION AS DAY ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2524108 DATED 8/16/2021 NOT CORRECTED:- - 39 VIOLATION #3-307.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. -54 VIOLATION #5-501.115 I NOTED THE OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA AND REAR PATIO WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK, EAT, AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, ESPECIALLY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH COFFEE BEAN SEEDS AND DIRT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY AND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 24, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: : 3-307.11-- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: : 5-501.115-- I NOTED THE OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA AND REAR PATIO WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Aug 16, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 10 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED?0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. ALSO NOTED WAS THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WHILE POTS/PANS AND LARGE UTENSILS WERE BEING WASHED. THE SINK WAS SET TO WASH AND RINSE ONLY, WITH NO SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE ATTACHED QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL PREP AREAS, AT DISHWASHING AREAS, IN WASHROOMS, AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON THE PREMISES. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 2-26-20. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE A CURRENT SERVICE REPORT AND UPDATED LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO MONITORING CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE. NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO MONITOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER ATTACHED TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6-17-21 REPORT #2373836 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #53- NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.#57- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON-PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.#58-: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED FROM INSPECTION #2373836 FROM 6-17-21. GIVEN SUMMARY REPORT FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY METAL RACK SHELVING BEING USED FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE AND A METAL FOOD CART HOLDING ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PERMANENTLY REMOVE SHELVING AND FOOD RACK TO MAKE THE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT OF ANY REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCATED AT THE INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF ITEMS SUCH A S EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS ARE LOCATED IN ALL FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA.----ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN PREP, WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS AT BOTH ICE MACHINES WERE NOTED TO BE IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE WITH HANDLES INSIDE THE ICE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR STAND MIXER WAS NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: I NOTED THE OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF PILED CARDBOARD BOXES. ALSO NOTED ARE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS UNUSED FURNITURE, PLASTIC CRATES, WOODEN BLOCKS. ALL MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOOLS, BROOMS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE AN EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOOLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, SINKS, BEHIND COOLERS, DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVING IN ALL PREP AREAS FOUND WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----RAW WOODEN SIDING ON THE FRONT PREP AREA PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REMOVE.
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Jun 17, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANLDERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Jun 10, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK, DELI SANDWICHES, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANLDER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 6, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 28, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS (LARGE AND SMALL) ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARATION TABLES NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 23, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES RAW EGGS,MILK, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARATION TABLES NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT FRONT BAKERY PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SHIELDING AT ALL LIGHT FIXTURES OVER FOOD PREPARATION (FRONT BAKERY AREAS).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 1, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES RAW EGGS, BAKED GOODS,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT FRONT BAKERY PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SHIELDING AT ALL LIGHT FIXTURES OVER FOOD PREPARATION (FRONT BAKERY AREAS).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Dec 12, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PUT CEILING TILES BACK IN PLACE IN THE FOOD/PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN MOVED ASIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION HAVE COMPLETED MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 5, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY TO EAT PRODUCT WITH BARE HANDS. NOTED EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND PLACING STRAWBERRIES ON TOP OF PASTRIES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO SERVE FOODS IS PROHIBITED. EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING GLOVES AT COOK LINE CRACK SEVERAL RAW EGGS INTO POT, WIPE HIS GLOVES ON A DIRTY TOWEL, THEN GRAB TOAST OUT OF THE TOASTER AND BEGIN APPLYING AVOCADO SPREAD. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE THAT AFTER HANDLING RAW PRODUCT, GLOVES MUST BE DISCARDED, HANDS WASHED, AND CLEAN GLOVES PUT ON BEFORE HANDLING READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON FRESH GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK-BASED LATTES) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2070191 DATED 7/21/17: #32-OBSERVED HAND PAINTED CERAMIC BOWLS AND PLATES USED FOR SERVING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT CERAMIC TABLEWARE MUST BE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE, MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. OBSERVED GLASS WATER BOTTLES ON SITE WITH NARROW NECKS THAT CANNOT BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED WITH FACILITIES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDED WIDE MOUTHED BOTTLES THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE DISH WASHING FACILITIES THAT ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. #36-OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE JUICE BAR AND FRONT BAKERY PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS. MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PUT CEILING TILES BACK IN PLACE IN THE FOOD/PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN MOVED ASIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPING LEAKING AT THE RIGHT AND LEFT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION HAVE COMPLETED MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 21, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND PAINTED CERAMIC BOWLS AND PLATES USED FOR SERVING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT CERAMIC TABLEWARE MUST BE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE, MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. OBSERVED GLASS WATER BOTTLES ON SITE WITH NARROW NECKS THAT CANNOT BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED WITH FACILITIES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDED WIDE MOUTHED BOTTLES THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE DISH WASHING FACILITIES THAT ARE PROVIDED ON SITE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE JUICE BAR AND FRONT BAKERY PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP SINK AT FRONT BAKERY PREP AREA FOR EQUIPMENT RINSING, DUMPING AND WATER FOR PREP.
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Jul 20, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT PASTRY COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE VERTICAL HEIGHT OF 60 INCHES FOR VERTICAL SNEEZE GUARDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR EGGS (LISTED ON MENU, PREPARED TO ORDER). A PLACARD WAS PROVIDED TO OPERATOR DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND PAINTED CERAMIC BOWLS AND PLATES USED FOR SERVING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT CERAMIC TABLEWARE MUST BE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE, MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. OBSERVED GLASS WATER BOTTLES ON SITE WITH NARROW NECKS THAT CANNOT BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED WITH FACILITIES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDED WIDE MOUTHED BOTTLES THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE DISH WASHING FACILITIES THAT ARE PROVIDED ON SITE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE JUICE BAR AND FRONT BAKERY PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP SINK AT FRONT BAKERY PREP AREA FOR EQUIPMENT RINSING, DUMPING AND WATER FOR PREP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maison Marcel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maison Marcel on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maison Marcel?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Maison Marcel.
Has Maison Marcel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Maison Marcel have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maison Marcel 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 Maison Marcel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maison Marcel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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