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Taco Bell
7906 S WESTERN AVECHICAGO, IL 60620
Detailed inspection and closure history
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this facility last inspected?
The most recent inspection was on 01/16/2025 CONDITIONAL .
What violations were found?
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM IN THE CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
- and 4 other violation(s). See inspection history below for complete details.
Closure History
No closure records found for this facility.
Inspection History
Violations
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM IN THE CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & FRYERS.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN CORNERS IN WALK IN COOLER,IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR OIL STRAINER AND SODA STORAGE AND REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND KEEP DRY.
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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WALL MOUNT HAND DRIERS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS NOT OPERABLE.MANAGER HAD TO GO TO ELECTRICAL PANEL TO RESET THEM NOW THEY ARE WORKING.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSIED)(COS)
Violations
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SHAKER CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM IN THE CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
-
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE THAT NEEDS A BEARD GUARD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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GLOVES USED PROPERLY
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE NOT CHANGING GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE DISPENSER & LOWER CABINETS AT SELF SERVICE AND SODA CADDY AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,CLOSET.ALSO FLOOR DRAIN AT SODA MACHINE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAP ALONG TOP OF WALL BASE NEXT TO MOPSINK.
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HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON OBSERVED HIM SWEEPING THE FLOOR AND PLACED THE BROOM AND DUST PAN AGAINST HOT HOLDING UNITS THEN HE HANDLED THE FRYER BASKETS AND A PACKAGE OF FLATBREAD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMNATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
Violations
No violations found.
Violations
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCESS FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, AND SOIL ACCUMULATION AND RESIDUE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRONT LINE DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Violations
No violations found.
Violations
-
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE-THRU,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
-
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546048 12/29/21 NOT CORRECTED #58-OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
Violations
-
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE-THRU,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS.
-
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
-
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
-
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
-
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
-
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546048 12/29/21 NOT CORRECTED #58-OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
Raw Database Records
Inspection Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| inspection_id | 289727 |
| inspection_date | 2025-01-16 |
| standardized_result | conditional_pass |
| original_result | Pass w/ Conditions |
| Violation 1 | |
| violation_code | 38. |
| violation_description | INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM IN THE CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. |
| Violation 2 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & FRYERS. |
| Violation 3 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN CORNERS IN WALK IN COOLER,IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR OIL STRAINER AND SODA STORAGE AND REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND KEEP DRY. |
| Violation 4 | |
| violation_code | 61. |
| violation_description | SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) |
| Violation 5 | |
| violation_code | 10. |
| violation_description | ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WALL MOUNT HAND DRIERS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS NOT OPERABLE.MANAGER HAD TO GO TO ELECTRICAL PANEL TO RESET THEM NOW THEY ARE WORKING.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSIED)(COS) |
Inspection Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| inspection_id | 4111 |
| inspection_date | 2024-01-24 |
| standardized_result | conditional_pass |
| original_result | Pass w/ Conditions |
| Violation 1 | |
| violation_code | 37. |
| violation_description | FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER |
| violation_comment | MUST LABEL SHAKER CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. |
| Violation 2 | |
| violation_code | 38. |
| violation_description | INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM IN THE CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. |
| Violation 3 | |
| violation_code | 40. |
| violation_description | PERSONAL CLEANLINESS |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE THAT NEEDS A BEARD GUARD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. |
| Violation 4 | |
| violation_code | 46. |
| violation_description | GLOVES USED PROPERLY |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE NOT CHANGING GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. |
| Violation 5 | |
| violation_code | 47. |
| violation_description | FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. |
| Violation 6 | |
| violation_code | 49. |
| violation_description | NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE DISPENSER & LOWER CABINETS AT SELF SERVICE AND SODA CADDY AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. |
| Violation 7 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET. |
| Violation 8 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,CLOSET.ALSO FLOOR DRAIN AT SODA MACHINE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. |
| Violation 9 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST SEAL GAP ALONG TOP OF WALL BASE NEXT TO MOPSINK. |
| Violation 10 | |
| violation_code | 8. |
| violation_description | HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON OBSERVED HIM SWEEPING THE FLOOR AND PLACED THE BROOM AND DUST PAN AGAINST HOT HOLDING UNITS THEN HE HANDLED THE FRYER BASKETS AND A PACKAGE OF FLATBREAD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMNATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED) |
| Violation 11 | |
| violation_code | 3. |
| violation_description | MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED) |
Inspection Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| inspection_id | 67011 |
| inspection_date | 2023-06-12 |
| standardized_result | pass |
| original_result | Pass |
Inspection Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| inspection_id | 69465 |
| inspection_date | 2023-04-24 |
| standardized_result | pass |
| original_result | Pass |
| Violation 1 | |
| violation_code | 49. |
| violation_description | NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED ACCESS FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. |
| Violation 2 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, AND SOIL ACCUMULATION AND RESIDUE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRONT LINE DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. |
Inspection Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| inspection_id | 13812 |
| inspection_date | 2023-04-07 |
| standardized_result | pass |
| original_result | No Entry |
Inspection Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| inspection_id | 80814 |
| inspection_date | 2022-06-10 |
| standardized_result | conditional_pass |
| original_result | Pass w/ Conditions |
| Violation 1 | |
| violation_code | 49. |
| violation_description | NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE-THRU,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS. |
| Violation 2 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. |
| Violation 3 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. |
| Violation 4 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER. |
| Violation 5 | |
| violation_code | 56. |
| violation_description | ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. |
| Violation 6 | |
| violation_code | 58. |
| violation_description | ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED |
| violation_comment | SEE VIOLATION #60. |
| Violation 7 | |
| violation_code | 60. |
| violation_description | PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED |
| violation_comment | PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546048 12/29/21 NOT CORRECTED #58-OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED) |
Inspection Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| inspection_id | 80814 |
| inspection_date | 2022-06-10 |
| standardized_result | conditional_pass |
| original_result | Pass w/ Conditions |
| Violation 1 | |
| violation_code | 49. |
| violation_description | NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE-THRU,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS. |
| Violation 2 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. |
| Violation 3 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. |
| Violation 4 | |
| violation_code | 55. |
| violation_description | PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER. |
| Violation 5 | |
| violation_code | 56. |
| violation_description | ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED |
| violation_comment | MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. |
| Violation 6 | |
| violation_code | 58. |
| violation_description | ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED |
| violation_comment | SEE VIOLATION #60. |
| Violation 7 | |
| violation_code | 60. |
| violation_description | PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED |
| violation_comment | PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546048 12/29/21 NOT CORRECTED #58-OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED) |
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