Maple & Ash/ Eight Bar
Last inspected: May 13, 2025
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Score
Maple & Ash/ Eight Bar has been inspected 22 times since 2015. The most recent report on file is from May 13, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Maple & Ash/ Eight Bar trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF ASSORTED SERVICE COOLERS ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.5F, 46F, 48F, 45F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHILI BUTTER 50F, CHEESE 47.1F, PASTER 44.9F, RICE SAUCE WITH CHEESE 49.8F, LAMB 58F, FISH 59.1F, CHEESE 52.9F, CRAB 56.6F, SHRIMP 50.9F/47.8F, TUNA 46F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 80 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $600.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 191F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE 4TH FLOOR WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $179.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINES AT THE BARS ON THE FIRST AND 4TH FLOORS IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NOTED COMINGLING. TWO IDENTIFICATION TAGS INSIDE A CONTAINER OF OYSTERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ONLY ONE IDENTIFICATION TAG IS REQUIRED PER SHELLFISH CONTAINER AS REQUIRED BY LAW. MANAGER IMMENDIATELY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF OYSTERS WORTH $250. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR COOLING OF DRINK AND NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT ALL THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, AND DINNING AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLERS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER ON THE 4TH FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Jul 18, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE ICE MACHINE EDGE WITH A LIGHT DARK BUILD UP. (NOT TOUCHING ICE) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE DEEP FRYERS LOWER OPENING WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN LOWER KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
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Mar 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGENS NOT PROVIDED FOR THE PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES ON THE 4TH FLOOR IS SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: TABLE NAPKIN LINENS ARE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD IN PREP-COOLERS. LINENS MAY NOT BE USED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP (WITHOUT A HANDLE) FOR ICE IN WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON 4TH FLOOR. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE CLOTHING/PERSONAL ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY ON 4TH FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
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Jan 31, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546681 DATED 1/19/2022 NOT CORRECTED: #25 "OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 19, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 3RD FLOOR BAR MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER LEVELS OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE INFORMING PATRONS OF VACCINATION MANDATE AT PUBLIC ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Sep 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOMS 1ST AND 4TH FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING IN LIQUOR SERVICE BAR LOCATED IN THE 3RD FLOOR AND ON CEILING IN REAR BREAD STORAGE AREA IN THE 4TH FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOMS 1ST AND 4TH FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR PREPARATION AREA IN 3RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN FRONT BAR AREAS LOCATED ON THE 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED ON THHE 3RD FLOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPALCE TILE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR.MUST SEAL OPEMING AND MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILIG ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN 4TH FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2019
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KEEPING UTENSILS IN A STAGNATE WATER, ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED BEHIND BLADE AND HOUSING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP UTENSILS IN USE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI SMALL CONTAINERS NOT BEING AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jul 26, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER DEVICE INSIDE COOLERS AT COOK LINE IN 8 BAR KITCHEN AND IN MAPLE AND ASHE PREP COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE SET GLASS WARE AND TABLE WARE ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AT MAPLE AND ASHE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK AND BACK SPLASH LINE OF DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA IN 8 BAR AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA ON ASHE AND MAPLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND CREVICES IN GROUT THROUGH FLOORING AT COOK LINE IN 8 BAR COOK LINE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS AT FRONT AND REAR, PREP AREAS IN MAPLE AND ASHE PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 15, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF PRODUCT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PRODUCT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN LIQUOR ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINKS AT 3RD FLOOR BAR AND 1ST FLOOR BAR ADJACENT TO MIXING SPOON DIPPER WELLS AND OTHER BAR PREP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF EACH OF THESE SINKS TO PROTECT THE DIPPER WELLS FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION DURING HANDWASHING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF PRODUCT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PRODUCT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROOF OF COMPLETION ON SITE.
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Nov 17, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP KITCHEN AT 3RD FLOOR HAND WASH SINK MISSING A SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sep 27, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOODS (FLOUR MIXTURE) NOT LABELED IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #38
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Sep 25, 2017
Recent Inspection
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND BY THE WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOODS (FLOUR MIXTURE) NOT LABELED IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(BEEF, PORK) INSIDE NOT MAINTAINING A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REPAIRED SAID COOLER AND AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS MAINTAINING 30F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, PORK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 8 LBS BEEF MEATBALLS AT 60F-66F LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 5 LBS OF T-BONE STEAK AT 71F-77F LOCATED IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT AND 6 LBS OF PORK CHOPS AT 77F LOCATED IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR ABOVE. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 118F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REPAIRED SAID DISH MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 ABOUT 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND BY THE WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOODS (FLOUR MIXTURE) NOT LABELED IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED TONGS HANDING OFF THE OVEN HANDLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 2, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITHIN COOLER AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.4F INCLUDING 2LBS OF COOKED MUSHROOMS VALUED AT $20 AT 52.4F, 2LBS OF COOKED POTATOES VALUED AT $20 AT 53.6F, 12LBS OF BONE MARROW VALUED $40 AT 52.4F, 1/2 LB OF CHILI CREMA VALUED AT $5 AT 52.F, 2 LBS OF CHEESE CURDS VALUED AT $10 AT 53.2F, 1.5 LBS OF BEEF BUTTER VALUED AT $10 AT 53.5F, 2LBS OF PARMESAN CHEESE VALUED AT $9 AT 53.2F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN COVER ON 1 ST FLOOR MOP SINK NOT ATTACHED. ATTACH CRAIN COVER FOR MOP SINK ON 1ST FLOOR
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Dec 5, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND BARS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACKENED WORNED OUT CAULKING ALONG THE DISHMACHINE AND DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBDSERVED HOLES ON WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES AND AT SERVICE BAR 3RD FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN LINES NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AT 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA,MUST PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINES SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT THIRD FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN HOOD THIRD FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Oct 6, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE COOK LINE 3RD FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maple & Ash/ Eight Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maple & Ash/ Eight Bar on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maple & Ash/ Eight Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Maple & Ash/ Eight Bar.
Has Maple & Ash/ Eight Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Maple & Ash/ Eight Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Maple & Ash/ Eight Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Maple & Ash/ Eight Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maple & Ash/ Eight Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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