Monti's
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Monti's 16 times, with records going back to 2012. Monti's was last inspected on Jul 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPARED FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON A PREP TABLE. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER MUST BE REMOVED/REPLACED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SCREENS FOR DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Nov 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK INSIDE THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH LITTER/DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND MANTAIN.
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Dec 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Oct 5, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND INFRONT BAR AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 8, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE WASHROOM DOORS BOTH LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE DRYWALL WALL NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD AROUND THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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May 8, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (CHILI,PASTAS,SOUP) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK * TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP TABLES WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN PIZZA EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Mar 1, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: THERE IS NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ALL SINKS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION--- WATER TEMPERATURE AT 72.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT BAR AREA ARE DIRTY,BROKEN GLASS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE IN THE BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHWARE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 14, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NOT CLEAN BY MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, TO ELIMINATE PEST ISSUES,
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Jun 2, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON EQUIPMENT, MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMELLY GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHEN ODORS APPEAR,
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MULTI USE COOKING UTENSILS INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP FROM LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER 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 GAPS IN CEILING TILES AND CEILING HATCH. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS AROUND CEILING HATCH AND SECURE CEILING TILES TO SEAL GAPS. EXPOSED BRICK WALL NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURAFCE.
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Apr 26, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WALKING OUT OF PREP AREA TO PICK UP A PHONE CALL, RETURNING TO PREP AREA AND STARTED TO PREPARED A SANDWICH, (HANDLING BREAD AND DELI MEAT/BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD), HOWEVER, NO HAND WASHING. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER, HANDLING RAW MEAT (STEAK), WENT PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED CHEESE, NOT WASHING HIS HANDS BETWEEN ACTIVITIES. INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICER, AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT BAR, KITCHEN AND INSIDE OUTSIDE STORAGE/GARAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET FOR 3COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE; ALSO MUST SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Sep 18, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 11, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND THE GARAGE DOOR WHICH IS BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM WITH OVER 1 INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE DOOR, AND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE GARAGE.(MISSING DRAIN COVER). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES INSIDE THE GARAGE AND PROVIDE PALLETS OR SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE SAME AREA.\ DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF THR BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM CEILING VENT COVER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE TWO WASHROOM DOORS,(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Mar 8, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD IN FRONT BAR AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: (2)TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monti's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monti's on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monti's?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Monti's.
Has Monti's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Monti's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Monti's 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 Monti's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Monti's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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