Subway Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 25, 2024
74
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Subway Restaurant, the earliest from 2012. Subway Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 25, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Subway Restaurant since Jan 25, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited four times.
Subway Restaurant's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN PREP/DISH AREA. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF BEEF AT 54.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2570027 ISSUED ON 01-20-2023. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUSCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 20, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES IN THE REAR BEING USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT ON. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS IT PROHIBITS PROPER CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF FLOOR IN THE AREA.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUSCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR NEAR BY DOOR ON CRATES AND CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE REAR SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST OR INSECT HARBORING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 16, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES IN THE REAR BEING USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT ON. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS IT PROHIBITS PROPER CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF FLOOR IN THE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR NEAR BY DOOR ON CRATES AND CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE REAR SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST OR INSECT HARBORING.
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Feb 5, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO CUPS AND LIDS OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM AREA AND AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO REAR PREP TABLE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND REAR PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SINK STOPPER HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Jan 29, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE SEVERAL TIMES HANDLE MONEY WITH BARE HANDS,AND THEN USE HAND SANITIZER AND PUT ON ANOTHER PAIR OF GLOVES AND HANDLE READY TO EAT BREAD AND TCS ITEMS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY DIFFERENT TASK.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE ON WHEN TO WASH HANDS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF IN BETWEEN CORDS AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AT CASHIER STATION.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/29/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO CUPS AND LIDS OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM AREA AND AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO REAR PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND REAR PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SINK STOPPER HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 2. In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, individuals must take the following additional public health steps to protect their own and their neighbors' health and lives: (b) Any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a mask shall be required to wear a mask when in a public place, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase IV: Gradually Resume guidelines promulgated by the Office of the Mayor ("Gradually Resume Guidelines"); OBSERVED A BLACK MALE IN RESTAURANT ORDERING AND BEING SERVED SEVERAL SANDWICHS WITHOUT A FACE COVERING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CUSTOMERS MUST PROVIDE A FACE COVERING .(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE ENTERING INTO RESTAURANT AND FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT FACE COVERING.ONLY AFTER INSTRUCTED TO PUT A MASK ON.MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS.(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)
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Mar 13, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT SOUP, SLICED TOMATOES, MEATBALLS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HAND-WASHING SINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING THIS TIME. #7-38-030 (C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 25, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PREMISES REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A TRAY AND DISHES COVERING UP THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME, TRAY WAS REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
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90
Aug 7, 2018
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OSERVED NO CLEANING SCEDUAL ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING SCHEDUAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a)NO CITATION ISSUED
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74
Mar 3, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE FRONT PREP STATION WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-30-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PREPARING SANDWHICHES(HAM,TUNA,TURKEY AND CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE'S A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Sep 29, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Mar 1, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS 75.6F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SHELVES
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90
Aug 7, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-30-15 REPORT# 1465044. FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND SERVICE REPORTS FOR 1 YEAR.
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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: SEE VIOLATION 14.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES TURKEY, DELI MEAT, SOUPS, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Jul 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FODD.(HANDLES HAM, CHEESE, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND COUNTER BEHIND SODA MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. COUNTER CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.
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Jan 13, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CANNED SODA IN KITCHEN NOT ELEVATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY ELEVATE FOODS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING
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Nov 9, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway Restaurant on file is from Jan 25, 2024. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Subway Restaurant.
Has Subway Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Subway Restaurant 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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