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as not to cross-contaminate the food. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory reminder statement on the menu to notify the customers that consuming raw or undercooked foods can lead to an increased risk of foodborne illness. Management instructed to provide the consumer advisory reminder statement on the menu after the disclosure that 'rolls contain raw sashimi. ' priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed an electric bug zapper stored in the food prep area. Management instructed to remove from the food prep area.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: replace the torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep cooler next to the cook's line.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the grease and food debris inside of the prep coolers, on the outside doors and handles of the basement freezers, rolling prep cart at the cook's line used for spices, deep fryer, stove and broiler in the prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: remove excessive clutter and unused items from the basement storage rooms. Store all remaining items at least 6' off of the floor to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the grease and food debris from the walls of the rear food prep area around equipment and the cook's line.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: clean the excessive grease and soot from the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2580631 on 8/24/23 not corrected: 53 - observed no covered trash receptacle inside the women's toilet room and employee toilet room. Instructed to provide. 57 - observed no food handler training certificates on site at the inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

62. Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
- comments: observed a violation of the clean indoor air ordinance. Observed a container used as an ashtray in the basement employee washroom with ashes in the container and ashes and cigarette butts on the floor of the washroom. Management instructed that no smoking is allowed inside of the establishment and that ashtrays cannot be stored inside the establishment. Clean indoor air ordinance 7-32-020(c). Citation issued.

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comments: observed bulk food containers not labeled with common name of food. Instructed manager to label.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 20 rodent droppings throughout the facility, including on shelving in the dry storage area and the floor in the boiler room. Instructed manager to service all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rear door with large 1/2 inch gap at bottom of door and around knob. Instructed manager to seal gaps.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed insect control device stored above food prep area. Instructed manager to remove insect control device.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed bulk food container not covered. Instructed manager to ensure all food items are covered to prevent contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting board with deep scratches. Instructed manager to resurface or replace cutting board.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed no drain plugs for the 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to acquire drain plugs.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusted racks in various coolers. Instructed manager to repaint or replace rusted racks.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed interior of freezer unit with heavy soil build up. Instructed manager to ensure the interior of all coolers and freezers is clean.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no visible backflow prevention device on the ice machine and on the coffee maker. Instructed manager to ensure backflow prevention device is installed on ice maker and coffee machine.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed large hole in ceiling in staff toilet room above toilet. Instructed manager to seal ceiling hole.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed several items such as matts and shoes cluttering staff toilet room. Instructed manager to declutter toilet room to prevent pest harborage.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2569494, dated january 11, 2023, instructed facility to #55 clean and maintain the wall near cook line and wall-mounted potato cutter and to #58 to comply with food allergen requirements. Observed heavy grease build up on wall near cook's line; observed food debris in wall mounted potato cutter; observed no food allergen training certificate on site. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations, priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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no written cleaning procedure for a vomit/diarrhea event and all required equipment. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers, including the cook's line spices, must be labeled with the product common name.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must install a splash guard at the rear prep/dish hand washing sink between the sink and prep table.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: to-go food containers on the cook's line must be stored inverted to prevent contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers in freezers and coolers. Must be washable containers or food-grade disposable plastic bags.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: noted extremely large oversized pots in the rear dry food storage room used to make sauces, as the manager stated, unable to be submerged in the three-compartment sink to enable washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Must remove the pots from the premises and provide pots that can be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the three-compartment sink on site or provide a larger sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use paper towels or cardboard as liners for shelving throughout the premises, including inside coolers and freezers. Must be a smooth, cleanable surface.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: all bulk food containers found dirty. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: foam wall bumper guard behind the rear box freezer dirty with encrusted food debris. Must clean or replace.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors behind all box freezers with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: missing light shields above all coolers and freezers in the rear dry food storage room.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no valid city of chicago food handler certificates on site for all employees. Must provide.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no valid allergen certificates or training on site for all city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation from 10-25-22 report #2565861 not corrected #41- 3-304. 14: must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer buckets between uses to prevent cross-contamination. Instructed to maintain. #47- replace broken plastic containers stored inside the chest freezer. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13 additional food handler training certificate is required on site.

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the dish room. **Warning**

- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 116 rodent droppings found in the following areas: - approximately 50 droppings found on top of the dish machine in the dish room; - 1 dropping found on the middle of the floor in the prep/ice machine room; - 1 dropping found on parchment paper on shelf next to bags of fajita seasoning in outside storage room on the right; - 4 droppings on the floor to the right of the box of carry out trays sitting on the floor in the outside storage room on the right; - approximately 50 droppings on floor under shelf behind door in outside storage room on the right. **Warning**

- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled: - cook was wearing gloves and using his phone. When he finished, he put his phone in his pocket and was getting ready to touch a pan of food without removing his gloves, washing his hands, and putting on new gloves. Inspector gave immediate corrective feedback. Employee removed his gloves, washed his hands, and put on new gloves.

- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: - cook's make-line: lettuce 58°F, curly fries 56° F, chicken tenders 58° F, wings 56° F. - cook's make-line reach-in cooler: poblanos 46° F. All items less than 2.5 hours. **Warning**

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food containers and stored bulk spices being stored directly under wastewater pipelines throughout the basement dry food storage. Must remove from under waste water lines and safely store protected.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: 3-304. 12--- knives improperly stored between the cook's line prep tables. Must properly store in a clean knife holder.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: 4-903. 11 (a;b;d)---- all clean stored pots, pans bowls must be stored inverted.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 11---- noted a torn rubber door gasket on the cooks line one door chicken cooler. Must replace. 4-101. 11(b, c, d, e)--- there was a broken door on the tall reach-in cooler at the front prep 1st floor ---the broken door handle on the grill drawer cooler was repaired with tape. Must repair/replace and maintain all.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(b)--- extremely dirty and stained cutting board at the cooks line prep cooler and dirty ice shoot on the dining room ice dispensing machine. Must clean or replace ----noted a food-encrusted and rusty table top can opener at the basement prep table. Must replace or remove food and rust. 4-602. 13---- must not use cardboard as liner for shelving under the stored dry onions in the basement prep. ----interior cabinets under the dining room soda dispensing system with dirt and syrup spillage. Must clean and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 112--- unused cooler stored at outdoor parking/garbage area must be removed. All piled cardboard in same area must be removed.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: : 6-201. 11--- noted dirty floor drain at the 1st flr. One compartment prep sink. -----floors throughout the rear hallway storage and behind the basement tater tot box freezer with dirt and food debris. ----excessive dust on ceiling vents on the front prep 1st flr. Above the hand washing sink ----excessive grease and food splatter on the walls and light shields throughout all food prep and dishwashing areas. Must clean and maintain all. Missing/damaged floor tile on the cooks line, under the basement three-compartment sink. Must replace. Noted a hole in the wall in the basement men's washroom. Must seal. 6-501. 114--- all unnecessary items stored throughout the basement and all closets must be removed from the premises. All other needed items must be stored elevated from the floors. : 6-201. 13--- missing baseboard floor/wall covering under the basement three-compartment sink and adjacent compressors. Must replace.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: : 6-305. 11--- noted employees personal belongs being stored in the basement prep/dish area. Must provides a designated employee storage area.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13--- no proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13 no proof of allergen training or certificate for the pending city of chicago certified food manager.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13 (b:3) previous priority foundation violation from 10-2-23 report #2582653 not corrected. 8-404. 13(b:4)--- previous core violations from report #2564417 on 9-27-22 were not corrected. #55- debris on floor in prep area under equipment, clean and maintain. . #47-: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the premises, including inside the walk-in coolers. #49- unused equipment stored in the rear area by the side door must be cleaned and maintained or removed items. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: pink substance at interior of ice machine compartments (interior top and bin). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: hair restraint is required by everyone entering the prep area. Instructed to provide hair restraints for all food handlers.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed cook's line knives being stored improperly between prep cooler. Must provides a proper knife holder to minimize source contamination

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: the rusty base at the bottom of the prep table accross handwashing hands is rusty and unable to clean. The surface must be smooth, clean, and non-absorbent surface. Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: broken rubber gasket inside the 2-two door reach-in coolers at the rear prep area. Repair/replace

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: build-up debris at rubber gasket inside coolers, clean and maintain. Also cooking equipment

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: leaking faucet at three compartment sink. Repair issue.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: unable to locate backflow prevention device provided at ice machine water line, at fron prep and serving area. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain, or to know the location

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: no closing device was provided in the washroom (south area)by the front serving area. Instructed to provide

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: we observed outside with excess debris on the ground around the garbage container and recycle container. Clean and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: debris on the floor throughout the premises, under and behind shelves and equipment. Clean and maintain

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed vents directly above the prep/serving table in the front area, griddle with an accumulation of dust on them. Instructed to clean vents and maintain

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no allergen training certificates are provided on-site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

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valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted on the premises or such a person on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted no paper towels available at the cooks line hand washing sink when foods were prepared and served. Must provide at all times at all hand sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no soap available in the basement washrooms. Must provide soap at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation. See the above violation #10 for citation.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed employee washing pots and utensils at the three-compartment sink without sanitizer. Reviewed proper method of washing, rinsing and sanitizing. The manager provided chlorine and test strips for sanitizer during the inspection. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following prepared tcs foods held in the steam table at improper hot holding temperatures. Chili at 123. 8f, caramelized cooked onions at 122. 3f. All foods discarded. Priority violation: see violation #22 for citation.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following tcs foods in two separate coolers on the cook line held at improper temperatures. Coleslaw at 56. 4f, sliced tomatoes at 57. 6f, and cooler with an ambient temperature of 61. 1f. Raw chicken at 55. 4f & 56. 3f with an ambient temperature of 49. 8f. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed the following prepared tcs foods with expired preparation dates in the cooks line cooler and the walk-in cooler: caramelized onions with an expiration date of 9/25 and 9/30. Cooked vegetables in the walk-in cooler with an expiration date of 9/25. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: noted the cooks line three door cooler with a temperature of 61. 1f with tcs sliced tomatoes at 57. 6f and the cooks line one door cooler at 49. 8f with chicken at 56. 3f. Both coolers are tagged and held for inspection and must not be used until repaired, maintain a temperature of 41f or below, and c. D. P. H. Contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: noted improperly thawing frozen dairy products in buckets of standing water behind the bar. Reviewed proper thawing methods.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: noted food contact items such as to-go food containers and stored bulk spices being stored directly under wastewater pipelines throughout the basement dry food storage. Must remove from under waste water lines and safely store protected.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: noted food handlers not wearing effective hat/hair restraint. Must provide.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: knives improperly stored between the cook's line prep tables. Must properly store in a clean knife holder.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: all clean stored pots, pans bowls must be stored inverted.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: there was a broken door on the tall reach-in cooler at the front prep 1st floor ---the broken door handle on the grill drawer cooler was repaired with tape. Must repair/replace and maintain all.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted a torn rubber door gasket on the cooks line one door chicken cooler. Must replace.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use cardboard as liner for shelving under the stored dry onions in the basement prep. ----interior cabinets under the dining room soda dispensing system with dirt and syrup spillage. Must clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: extremely dirty and stained cutting board at the cooks line prep cooler and dirty ice shoot on the dining room ice dispensing machine. Must clean or replace ----noted a food-encrusted and rusty table top can opener at the basement prep table. Must replace or remove food and rust.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: unused cooler stored at outdoor parking/garbage area must be removed. All piled cardboard in same area must be removed.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: missing baseboard floor/wall covering under the basement three-compartment sink and adjacent compressors. Must replace.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: all unnecessary items stored throughout the basement and all closets must be removed from the premises. All other needed items must be stored elevated from the floors.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted dirty floor drain at the 1st flr. One compartment prep sink. -----floors throughout the rear hallway storage and behind the basement tater tot box freezer with dirt and food debris. ----excessive dust on ceiling vents on the front prep 1st flr. Above the hand washing sink ----excessive grease and food splatter on the walls and light shields throughout all food prep and dishwashing areas. Must clean and maintain all. Missing/damaged floor tile on the cooks line, under the basement three-compartment sink. Must replace. Noted a hole in the wall in the basement men's washroom. Must seal.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: noted employees personal belongs being stored in the basement prep/dish area. Must provides a designated employee storage area.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2564417 on 9-27-22 were not corrected. #55- debris on floor in prep area under equipment, clean and maintain. #54- excess grease outside the surrounding oil container area. Instructed to clean and maintain. The oil containers must be also cleaned. #47-: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the premises, including inside the walk-in coolers. #49- unused equipment stored in the rear area by the side door must be cleaned and maintained or removed items. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: summary report from report #2564417 on 9-27-22 found completely covered up my other form taped over it. The summary is not visible to the establishment customers. Must always post visible. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.

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pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 11 repair the bottom drawer of the 3 door prep cooler located at the end of the cook's line so that it closes properly.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19 observed excessive rust buildup on the bottom shelves of two stainless steel prep tables in the food prep area. Management instructed to replace the tables or paint the tables to provide a smooth and cleanable surface.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 clean the interior of the deep fryers, the top of the dish machine, and grill. Clean the dust buildup on the top shelves of the prep tables above the prep coolers.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 repair the leaks from the beverage lines leading to the beer taps and rewrap the lines to prevent insect harborage conditions. Repair the leaking low temperature dish machine behind the bar.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 clean the floor and walls behind the bar especially under and around equipment. Clean the dust and food splatter on the ceiling tiles in the food prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 11 observed peeling paint on several ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Replace or scrape and repaint the ceiling tiles.

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properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no soap was provided at the washing sink by the pizza area. Upon my request, the manager provided soap at said sink. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c). Citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: tcs food at improper: sliced tomatoes at temp of 53. 6f; diced tomatoes at temp of 64. 9f; cut green lettuces at temp of 64. 9f. Fresh burrata at temp of 52. 5f; fresh mozzarella at temp of 64. 9f. Cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Food discarded and denatured. Pounds 7, value 40 priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: must provides consumer advisory (on site), reminder (in the menu), and disclosure (by the food items) for all undercooked foods(steaks). Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. Citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: prep cooler at east wall by the handwashing sink at air temp of 64. 3f. Unit must maintain temp of 41f and below. Tcs food was stored inside the unit: fresh mozzarella. Diced tomatoes, etc. Tagged unit 'held for inspection' do not use. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: a bucket with sanitize solution and linen must be provided at prep tables

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed cook's line knives being stored improperly between the prep cooler and shelf. Must provides a proper knife holder/rack.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: single servings used for customers must be properly stored: invert or wrap the part that touches foods.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the box freezers. Must use washable containers or food-grade disposable plastic bags. Must replace.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts must refinish or replace said cutting boards

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: hood above cooking equipment with grease build-up. Clean and maintain

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: the toilet water tank cover inside the men's washroom is not maintained. Replace.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: broken and dirty grime dish machine and ice machine must be repaired cleaned, sanitized or removed.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floor tiles in the dish room must be regrout. The broken wall covered with pieces of wood in the men's washroom by the toilet must be repaired with a smooth and cleanable surface

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no food handler training certificate was provided on site. Instructed to provide

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no allergen training certificates are provided on-site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

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