Remington's
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Remington's has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.
Remington's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON SALAD PREP COOLER LOWER RIGHT DRAWER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT VEGETABLE COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FANGUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,PLATE REACH IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 : OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR CONDENSOR LINES, ON WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR, CONDENSOR LINES AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FROZEN ICE FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER.
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Aug 18, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR CONDENSOR LINES, ON WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR, CONDENSOR LINES AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK IN BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Aug 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY FIVE BIG FLIES AND 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT REAR STORAGE, BASEMENT HALLWAYS, OUTSIDE LOCKER ROOM AND OUTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE BIG AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/11/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE NOT STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE DISCLOSURE TO STATE THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR CONDENSOR LINES, ON WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR, CONDENSOR LINES AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK IN BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE CUTTING CORN ON TOP OF WIPE CLOTH. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS IN CONTACT WITH LINENS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS AND UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in basement's walking cooler, instructed to provide more lights.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees keeping personal items next to food storage, instructed to separate.
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May 19, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN AT 60.3F TO 65.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPICES AND SALT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA AND SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Apr 1, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTE TO WEAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS IN-USE STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Mar 11, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY -TO- EAT FOOD TORTILLA CHIPS WITH BARE HANDS AND ADD TO CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP IN KITCHEN AT FOOD LINE. ALSO NOTED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD LIME WITH BARE HANDS AT BAR. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS 90 DAY SHELL STOCK TAGS WITHOUT RECORDED SOLD OR SERVED DATE . SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST BE KEPT ON FILE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR 90 DAYS. FOOD HANDLERS MUST RECORD ON SAID TAG THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND WINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Mar 26, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE MEAT SLICER IN THE BASEMENT AND DRAIN BOARD TO 1-COMP SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE STANDUP REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE HOT SERVICE LINE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Mar 22, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RISE. 0 PPM OBTAINED AT TEST STRIPS. MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN SPOONS STORED IN A STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET FOR PREP COOLER DOOR NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS KEPT AT REAR OF COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART.
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Mar 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 70 OYSTERS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH SHELL FISH TAGS NOT IN THE CONTAINER WITH THE OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELL FISH TAGS WITH THE SHELL FISH AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 70 OYSTERS VALUED AT $85 . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE MOLD AND A PINK SUBSTANCE LEAKING ONTO THE ICE THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED AND WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED AND WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
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Jun 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area, bar prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean(exterior surfaces), need detailed cleaning. Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving in bsmt prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in bsmt prep area and walls that had food splattering, need detailed cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Apr 28, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1537390 RETAIL FOOD LIC#2368604 FOR DETAILS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1537390 RETAIL FOOD LIC#2368604 FOR DETAILS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Remington's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Remington's on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Remington's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Remington's.
Has Remington's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Remington's have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Remington's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Remington's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Remington's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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