- Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employee observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. (Sandwich.)
Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Critical: Reduced Oxygen Packaging - Criteria* (corrected on site)
Observation: The establishment does not have an approved HACCP plan for the food that is packaged using the reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) process. ( Steaks.)
Correction: Cease the service or sale of ROP food. An approved HACCP plan must be in place prior to packaging food using the ROP processing method.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: grill, refrigerators, and microwave oven.
Correction: Clean and maintain cleanliness of the equipment.
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered
Observation: There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
Correction: Provide a cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: The light shielding, on the prep line, was observed cracked.
Correction: Replace the damaged shielding.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The air vents were noted in need of cleaning.
Correction: All floors, walls, vents, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
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02/02/2016 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
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11/18/2015 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: According to the ""consume by"" date on the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 1 day ago.
Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all prepared RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory on the serving line.
Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
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08/05/2015 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge* (corrected on site)
Observation: The person in charge failed to explain the significance of the relationship between the holding time and temperature of potentially hazardous food and foodborne illness.
Correction: Ensure the designated person in charge (PIC) is knowledgeable about foodborne disease prevention, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point principles and Regulation requirements. The PIC should be prepared to recognize conditions that may contribute to foodborne illness. The PIC must also recognize conditions that fail to comply with Regulation requirements and be authorized to take the appropriate preventive and corrective actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
- Hands - Where to Wash (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or a sink used for utensil washing.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands in a handwashing lavatory. Food employees may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or utensil washing.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. (Serving and prep line.)
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw beef was observed stored above Ready To Eat, RTE, foods. (Processed ham.)
Correction: Store raw beef below RTE foods to prevent cross contamination.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Foods, on the steam table, were hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration units were not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
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05/06/2015 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw eggs observed stored above Ready To Eat, RTE, foods. ( Bologna and cheese.)
Correction: Store raw eggs below RTE foods to prevent cross contamination.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw meats. (Sink.)
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Foods hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Rapidly reheat the foods to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
Observation: According to the ""consume by"" date on the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) ribs in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 4 days ago.
Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all prepared RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation (corrected on site)
Observation: Single-service items were observed reused. (Foil pans.)
Correction: Discontinue the reuse of single-use containers.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: mop sink and mop bucket.
Correction: Clean and maintain cleanliness of the equipment.
- Critical: Water Capacity*
Observation: The water source and system serving this food service establishment has been interrupted. (No water to the 2nd rest room, due to frozen pipes.)
Correction: Repair the pipes, so to, provide water to the rest room.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory on the prep line.
Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Light shielding, on the serving line, was observed cracked.
Correction: Replaced the cracked shielding.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
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02/20/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Foods hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
Observation: The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
Correction: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
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11/04/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Foods, in the work-in refrigerator were cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below. Discard foods held above 41 F for over 4 hours.
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08/13/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
Observation: Raw eggs and raw beef observed stored above Ready To Eat, RTE, foods. (Fresh produce.)
Correction: Store raw eggs and raw beef below RTE foods to prevent cross contamination.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit were not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The cutting board(s) along the sandwich prep unit is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: meat slicer and potato slicer.
Correction: Clean, sanitize, and maintain cleanness of equipment.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: refrigerators, freezers, gaskets, grill, stove top, ovens, splash guard, microwave oven, cup storage area, large and small steam tables.
Correction: Clean and maintain cleanliness of the equipment.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (repeated violation)
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (To-go containers.)
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability (repeated violation)
Observation: Ceiling in the food prep area is not smooth and easily cleanable.
Correction: Repair or replace ceiling to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the food prep area.
Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: The ceiling tiles, throughout the facility, were observed stained.
Correction: Replace the stained tiles.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: The walls, floors, vents, and lights, throughout the facility, were noted in need of cleaning.
Correction: All floors, walls, vents, lights, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter
Observation: Premises has accumulation of litter. (Outside area.)
Correction: Maintain the premise free of litter.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals were not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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06/10/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Food hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit were not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: According to the ""consume by"" date on the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 3 days ago.
Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all prepared RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability (repeated violation)
Observation: Ceiling in the food prep area is not smooth and easily cleanable.
Correction: Repair or replace ceiling to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
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05/06/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employee observed donning new gloves without washing their hands.
Correction: Instruct employees to wash their hands when donning new gloves.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
Observation: The cutting board(s) along the sandwich unit was heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: stove top, ovens, grill, fryers, splash guard, steam tables, storage bin, freezer, gasket, exhaust hood and filter system.
Correction: Clean and maintain cleanliness of the equipment.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing* (corrected on site)
Observation: When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
Correction: Provide sanitizer proper concentration and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: Plates and bowls were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (repeated violation)
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (To -go containers.)
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability (repeated violation)
Observation: Ceiling in the prep area is not smooth and easily cleanable.
Correction: Repair or replace ceiling to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory on the serving line.
Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Ceiling tile, throughout the facility, were observed stained.
Correction: Replace the stained tiles.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: The floors, walls, and lights, throughout the facility, were noted in need of cleaning.
Correction: All floors, walls, lights, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Mops - Drying Mops (corrected on site)
Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
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02/26/2014 | Routine | |
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
Observation: Raw eggs observed stored above Ready To Eat, RTE, foods. (Cooked Potatoes.)
Correction: Store raw eggs below RTE foods to prevent cross contamination.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Critical: Reheating for Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: The BBQ pork was not reheated to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria.
Correction: Rapidly reheat food for hot holding to 165°F or above within 2 hours. Discontinue using the warmer to heat/reheat foods. The warmer is to maintain temperatures of properly cooked foods.
- Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
Observation: According to the ""consume by"" date on the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 5 days ago.
Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all prepared RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
Observation: The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
Correction: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
Observation: Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
Correction: Discontinue the reuse of manufacturer containers for food storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: deep fat fryers, heat lamps, stove top, ovens, ice cream cabinet, ice cream ingredient stand, splash guard, refrigerator, freezers, and gaskets.
Correction: Clean and maintain cleanliness of the equipment.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (corrected on site)
Observation: Flatware were observed cloth-dried rather than air-dried after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored. Cloth-drying may transfer microorganisms to equipment or utensils.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Critical: Backflow Prevention*
Observation: A direct connection exists between the drain line of the sanitizing basin of the 3-vat sink and the sewer line.
Correction: Eliminate the direct connection between the sewer line and the cited equipment.
- Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability
Observation: Ceiling in the food prep area is not smooth and easily cleanable.
Correction: Repair or replace ceiling to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The ceilings tiles, throughout the facility, were observed stained.
Correction: Replaced the stained tiles.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The floors, walls, lights, vents, throughout the facility, were noted in need of cleaning.
Correction: All floors, walls, lights, vents, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
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11/20/2013 | Routine | |
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