Zacatecas Restaurant — Son of a Butcher
Last inspected: Sep 14, 2018
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Score
Inspectors have visited Zacatecas Restaurant — Son of a Butcher 10 times, with records going back to 2010. On Sep 14, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Zacatecas Restaurant — Son of a Butcher dates to Sep 14, 2018.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited seven times.
Zacatecas Restaurant — Son of a Butcher's latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Sep 14, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 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: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL NECESSARY FOODS TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED (MAXIMUM 7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT STATING THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INSCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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May 6, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The kitchen cooking equipments pipes attached,interiors/exteriors of coolers,shelvings,counters in kitchen areas,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler require a detail cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Must replace burnt-out light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler maintain adequate lighting at all times.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,REMOVE ANY OR ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Apr 25, 2013
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: The rear exit door to this food establishment is not rodent-proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry at right bottom corner.Must make door tight fitting all across the bottom. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish and provide adequate working sink stoppers for the bar service area.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The kitchen cooking equipments pipes attached,interiors/exteriors of coolers,shelvings,counters in kitchen areas,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler require a detail cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Must replace burnt-out light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler maintain adequate lighting at all times.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,REMOVE ANY OR ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Oct 1, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHESTER FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND RESTRICT USING CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPAINT WALL SURFACE IN KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE SAME SINK
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Nov 16, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE REPORT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE REPORT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE REPORT.
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Nov 9, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED 04/13/2011 #580355. 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,REPAINT WOODEN SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH LIGHT IN COLOR. 07/13/2011 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED PIPES HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,HOOD AND FILTERS,SHELVINGS SAME AREA,WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED. 07/13/2011 35 The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM. 07/13/2011 41 All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNNECESSARRY ARTICLES AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. 07/13/2011 MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 11/16/11.SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
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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.MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON SHELVINGS,BENEATH FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK BAR AREA.
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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.FOUND FLOORS BENEATH BOOTHS AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED- MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 19, 2011
Tag Removal
4 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.VIOLATION #32 REMAINS.
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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.VIOLATION #33 REMAINS.
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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.VIOLATION #35 REMAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.VIOLATION #41 REMAINS.
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Apr 13, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE//MUST CLEAN,SANITIZED ICE MAKER AND ICE BIN REMOVAL OF MOLD,LIME BUILD-UP(AUTOMATIC ICE MAKERS).MUST NOT USE,TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 ONCE TAGGED UNIT IS SERVICED AS REQUIRED,FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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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.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,REPAINT WOODEN SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH LIGHT IN COLOR.
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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.MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED PIPES HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,HOOD AND FILTERS,SHELVINGS SAME AREA,WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.
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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.WALLS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNNECESSARRY ARTICLES AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Sep 7, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON ELECTRICAL BULBS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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Aug 27, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 03-24-09 REPORT #156764 #s 32 & 33. (32)"RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,INSTD.TO REPAIR(PAINT).MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT BAR ON ICE BIN SIDE MUST REMOVE FOIL LININGS ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD AND ON GAS PIPES UNDER HOOD" (33)THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING:CAN OPENNER BLADE IN BASEMENT PREP AERA,STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,3COMP.SINK,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET ALL IN BASEMENT WITH DEBIS AND OR STAINS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDERS BY RE-INSPECTION IN FIVE DAYS.AND ALSO CLEAN EXHAUST FAN COVER ON WALK IN COOLER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.MUST REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON INSIDE COVER LID OF CHEF PREP COOL AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BACK OF POTS WITH HEAVY CHAR BUILD UP,CLEAN MOP BUCKET AND TOILET BOWL IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS,AND PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD AND AT N.W CORNER OF ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP, AND FLOORS IN TOILET AND AT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. ALSO MUST SEAL UP HOLES ON FLOORS IN TOILET AT BASEMENT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AT NW CORNER OF ICE MACHINE,AND WALLS IN BASEMENT AT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON ELECTRIC BULBS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND AT BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO RESTRAIN HAIR WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zacatecas Restaurant — Son of a Butcher last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zacatecas Restaurant — Son of a Butcher on file is from Sep 14, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zacatecas Restaurant — Son of a Butcher?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Zacatecas Restaurant — Son of a Butcher.
Has Zacatecas Restaurant — Son of a Butcher's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zacatecas Restaurant — Son of a Butcher have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zacatecas Restaurant — Son of a Butcher means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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