Newyork Deli
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2014
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Score
Newyork Deli appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2014. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Newyork Deli is from Oct 23, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Newyork Deli on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN, SANDWICH PRESS, DOOR TRACKS OF THE FREEZER, BOTTOM OF DELI COOLER. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SELLING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREANEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINEER.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED SOUP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/15/13, REPORT#1369444 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-010.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/03/13 INSPECTION REPORT#1369444. (42)FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS. MANAGER WENT TO THE STORE TO BUY HAIR RESTRAINTS. EMPLOYEE WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN MICROWAVE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND UNDERNEATH ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRI.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT REAR STAIRWELL MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED AND ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF FLOOR/WALL.
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Oct 15, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON UPPER WALLS BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREP SERVICE COUNTERS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES WHERE NOTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE ICE MAKER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Oct 3, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ACTIVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION.(SLICING DELI MEATS FOR MAKING SANDWICHES HAM 40.1F.). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON UPPER WALLS BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREP SERVICE COUNTERS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES WHERE NOTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE ICE MAKER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Dec 10, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN MEAT SLICER AND PUBLIC ACCESS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREA MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPEN HOLE IN WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT REAR STAIRWELL AND STORAGE ie: BOAT MOTOR, MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Nov 30, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. NOZZLE DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. MUST REPLACE NOZZLE SO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER REACHES ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 11-2-10 NOT CORRECTED. #37- MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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: CLEAN DISHES BEING STORED WITH DIRTY DISHES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST STORE ALL CLEAN DISHES SEPARATELY FROM DIRTY SINK DISHES AND SINK. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN MEAT SLICER AND PUBLIC ACCESS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER EXPOSED HAND, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL TOGO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CREVICE ALONG BASEBOARD. MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPEN HOLE IN WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR. ELECTRICAL COOKING STOVE BEING USED AT THIS TIME TO BOIL WHOLE CHICKENS MUST BE PROPERLY VENTILATED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL OTHER COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT REAR STAIRWELL AND STORAGE ie: BOAT MOTOR, MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 2, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN AND SANDWICH PRESS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM.
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Oct 26, 2010
Routine
9 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED AN OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM SEAM OF THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK IS NOT ABLE TO BE FILLED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN, SANDWICH PRESS, DOOR TRACKS OF THE FREEZER, BOTTOM OF DELI COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL THE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER LINES IN THE RESTROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE SANDWICH PRESS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE COLD WATER VALVE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR THE MISSING HANDLES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE THE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND REMOVE BOXES OF SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Newyork Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Newyork Deli on file is from Oct 23, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Newyork Deli?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Newyork Deli.
Has Newyork Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Newyork Deli have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Newyork Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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