Royal Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2019
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Score
Royal Sushi has been inspected 12 times since 2015. On Jan 17, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Royal Sushi's record stops at Jan 17, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 17, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN, SOUP, SUSHI ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SPILL KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS WITH A DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ADVISORY WARNING ON THE MENU. MUST ADD FOOD ADVISORY WARNING FOR CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS TO THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK TO SPECIFIC FOODS THAT THE WARNING APPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ADD TO THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY SET UP WITH NO SANITIZING SOLUTION ( 0 PPM). INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MAINTAINING PPM OF 50-100 OF CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE SLEEPING ON A CHAISE CHAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UNCOVERED COOKED CRAB WON TONS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SLEEPING QUARTERS SEPARATE FROM FOOD .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE WINDOW SIL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM THAT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPLAY AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Feb 20, 2018
Routine
6 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: FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN, SOUP, SUSHI ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL BROKEN WALL TILE BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. NO MILK CRATES. ---------MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Nov 16, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: Observed sewage and waste water backing up from the floor drain in the kitchen when water was released from the three compartment sink and after flowing through airgapped drain. Instructed facility that all waste water must be properly disposed without any backups. Plumber arrived during inspection and removed plastic from inside grease trap that was blocking drainage. Backups no longer present. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the doors of the middle and left sushi 2 door coolers and on the kitchen 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the interior of the two door Pepsi cooler to have dirt and food debris accumulated inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor under the dish machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jun 30, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation on the walk in cooler shelves. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the walk in cooler floor to have dirt and debris on the floor along the walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed foodhandlers working in kitchen without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must have proper hair restraints.
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Nov 3, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAG FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN PREP AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 27, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI RICE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. SUSHI RICE (STORED IN RICE COOKER) INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OR 105.3F. ALSO INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FRIED SHRIMP TEMPURA AT 60.8F, AND FRIED SUSHI ROLL AT 51.4F STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER. (PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.1F). NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE FOR THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. NO SHELF STABLE TEST AVAILABLE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED MANGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. TOTAL VALUE $ 120.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE REPAIRED. MUST TEMPORARILY USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSIL. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE) FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAG FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN PREP AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Feb 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1575554 ISSUED ON 09-15-2015. #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.--------FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Sep 25, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Sep 23, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Sep 15, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. SUSHI COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOLERS MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW.
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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: PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES AND PROVIDED LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP ACROSS BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT OR INSECT ENTRY.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Sushi on file is from Jan 17, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Royal Sushi.
Has Royal Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Royal Sushi have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Royal Sushi 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.
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