The Medici
1327 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 6, 2026
The Medici was last inspected on February 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 6, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general1 paperwork-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed several burned out light bulbs at ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
27 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the blade of the can opener at prep table. Corrected on site.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the vent in the kitchen on the ceiling; clean vents to remove dust.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior bottom and wheels of the fryers in need of cleaning to remove grease; clean where needed.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under the cooking equipment where needed. Instructed to clean the ventilation fans in washrooms to remove dust where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior bottom and wheels of the fryers in need of cleaning to remove grease; clean where needed.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed constant leaking from one faucet at the three comp sink in the kitchen, the other faucet has plastic wrapped around the neck; instructed to remove and repair constant leaking. Observed the handsink in the dishwashing area draining slowly; instructed to correct so that sink drains properly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor in the basement area (corrected on site). Instructed to clean the floor under the cooking equipment where needed. Instructed to clean the ventilation fans in washrooms to remove dust where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in basement in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Glue boards in basement wet and soiled. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove minor build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor under front prep table in needof cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handler training certificates needed fo non sanitation certificate holders. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the ice machine in the basement.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around cooking equipment and dish washing machine to remove debris and/or spills.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the filter above the cooking equipment to remove debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the vent covers in the washroom area to remove dust build up.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the can opener blade at prep table (cos).
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under and around cooking equipment in kitchen to remove grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink near walk-in cooler and freezer.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in basement under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Instructed manager to encase all waste lines in basement dry food storage area.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on milk prep cooler in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet on hand washing sink in second floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and soiled light shields in prep area. Observed missing light shield in rear prep area near walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace light shields and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink near walk-in cooler and freezer.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings on detergent lid in cleaning supply storage and 20 mice droppings on floor near rock salt in basement storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of front entrance/exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in basement under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Instructed manager to encase all waste lines in basement dry food storage area.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on milk prep cooler in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet on hand washing sink in second floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and soiled light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings on stairs and floor of basement space by hot water tank. Must remove droppings clean/sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Store all unused wash cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must remove pooling water on floor in basement caused by leak from ceiling.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Repair/seal leak at ceiling of basement.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.11 observed no hand washing sink in first floor dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in dish washing area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in first floor prep areas. Instructed manager to post hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed some ready to eat time/temperature control for safety food not properly dated in prep and walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to properly label and date all ready to eat food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory and disclosure/reminder available. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory and disclosure.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed rust deposits inside top lid of left ice machine in basement. Instructed manager to remove all rust deposits on lid and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed dust and debris on shelving units in second floor beverage area. Instructed manager to clean all shelving units and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed washbowl slowly draining in washroom. Instructed manager to repair washbowl and maintain. Observed right faucet leaking on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair leaking faucet and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dead insects and debris inside light shields in first floor prep area. Instructed manager to clean light shields and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed light shield missing in rear prep area near walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to replace missing light shield.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed no allergen training available. All certified manager must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy available for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in first floor dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in dish washing area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in first floor prep areas. Instructed manager to post hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed some ready to eat time/temperature control for safety food not properly dated in prep and walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to properly label and date all ready to eat food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure/reminder available. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory and disclosure.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits inside top lid of left ice machine in basement. Instructed manager to remove all rust deposits on lid and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris on shelving units in second floor beverage area. Instructed manager to clean all shelving units and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed washbowl slowly draining in washroom. Instructed manager to repair washbowl and maintain. Observed right faucet leaking on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair leaking faucet and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects and debris inside light shields in first floor prep area. Instructed manager to clean light shields and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing in rear prep area near walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to replace missing light shield.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified manager must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal loose wall tile near utility sink in rear prep area. Clean light shields in prep and dish washing areas. Clean interior of ventilation hood in prep area and ventilation fan in second floor washroom.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed the following in basement storage area, over 50 mice droppings on floor along wall under electrical boxes and behind wooden boards, 40 mice droppings on floor behind unused shelving, 20 mice droppings on floor and shelves near pizza boxes, 20 mice droppings on floor near water heater, 20 mice droppings on floor under chemical storage shelves, 10 mice droppings under stairway and on wooden ledge behind ice machine. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all fryer cabinets, prep cooler gaskets, beverage machines, mixers, slicer, shelves in basement storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in basement storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal loose wall tile near utility sink in rear prep area. Clean light shields in prep and dish washing areas. Clean interior of ventilation hood in prep area and ventilation fan in second floor washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in rear storage and walk-in freezer areas. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Grout loose floor tiles in prep and dishwashing areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean all light shields in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in rear prep area near walk-in cooler and freezer.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean can opener blade at the prep table in the kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floor in basement around the hot water tank.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The faucet neck at the three comp sink in the kitchen is leaking; repair faucet neck at the three comp sink.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top panel of each ice machine. Must detail clean cooking equipment, the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment,the shelving racks, refrigeration units, and sinks throughout. Must also remove debris in the over head light shields.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair the heavy leak at the bottom of the hand sink directly outside of the walk in coolers in the rear prep area. Must repair the leak at the ice machine in the basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wash cloths in a sanitizing solution.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of insects on site. Noted approximately 10 live small flies and 10 live large flies around the mop sink and the walk in coolers, in the main prep area, in the dishwashing area and throughout. Must remove insects,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not properly maintained. The temperature gauge at the high temp dish machine not registering the correct temperature during the final rinse cycle. Must repair gauge to display the correct rinse temperature during the final rinse cycle. Serious citation issued 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top panel of each ice machine. Must detail clean cooking equipment, the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment,the shelving racks, refrigeration units, and sinks throughout. Must also remove debris in the over head light shields.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair the heavy leak at the bottom of the hand sink directly outside of the walk in coolers in the rear prep area. Must repair the leak at the ice machine in the basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wash cloths in a sanitizing solution.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR DELIVERY PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PIZZA PREP COOLER AND CONDIMENT PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR OF OVEN,DISH CART & RACKS,STEAM TABLE SHELVING UNIT,GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS.WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN REAR DELIVERY PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING WALL OUTLETS IN PREP AREA AND 2ND FL. DINING AREA,CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DELIVERY PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SOME PREP COOLERS.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink in rear delivery prep area not maintained.observed faucet in poor repair when stepping on foot pedal for water to come out the faucet fell off and water sprayed every where.instructed to repair or replace faucet at hand sink and use additional hand sinks on site for hand washing.plumber arrived on site to repair faucet at this time of inspection.(critical 7-38-030)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.50 rodent droppings on ledge under dump waiter,basement area on window sill ledges ,wood ledge behind mop sink,on ledge under stair case,also rear delivery door not tight fitting .must remove droppings,clean & sanitize areas.rodent proof door.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/24/15.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label small food storage containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must remove knife stored in between sink and prep table in rear delivery prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving units in pizza prep cooler and condiment prep cooler,worn cutting boards in pizza prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from fryers,wheel bases of equipment,prep coolers,interior of oven,dish cart & racks,steam table shelving unit,grill table,can opener blade,walk in cooler fanguards.walk in freezer shelving units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from floor in prep area.must grout floor in prep area.must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in prep areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from vents in all toiletrooms.must repair or replace damaged wall in rear delivery prep area,damaged ceiling tiles in men's toiletroom,missing wall outlets in prep area and 2nd fl. Dining area,clean filters at hood and light shields in rear delivery prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light at hood of cooking equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for some prep coolers.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood by 3 comp. Sink, need to seal/paint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Need to repair rear/prep ceiling. Also clean all dusty ceiling vents main kitchen,and light shields.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Refrigerated food srorage facilities not properly maintained. Noted reach in cooler at wait station at improper temperature of 53 degrees f. Must repair cooler so that it maintains 40 degrees f and below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Noted potentially hazardous cold foods at improper temperatures. Noted approximately 10 lbs of milk,various house dressings and sliced melons at improper temperatures ranging between 50-53.5 degrees f. Must maintain potentially hazardous cold foods at 40 degrees f and below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint on racks in reach in cooler. Must repaint shelves with a light colored non toxic paint or replace. Replace worn rubber gasket at the reach in cooler across from the ice cream freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top panel of each ice machine. Must detail clean the interior of fryers and remove heavy grease and dust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in basement underneath soda lines and remove syrup.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace light bulb in basement storage area where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Pipe from water booster draining into open site floor drain in basement. Must provide the proper air gap. Remove heavy dust from vent covers in all washrooms as needed.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, prep tables, beverage machines nozzles and spigots.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Grout floor tiles in prep area near pizza oven, fryers, etc. Floors ned cleaning under all equipment along walls and in all corners in basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings and electrical outlets in prep and basement areas. Replace missing outlet cover behind grinder in prep area. Seal openings around pipe fittings under sink in second floor washroom. Clean all ceiling vents.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in prep areas. Clean light shields as needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Properly store ice scoop in separate container in second foor beverage area. Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed 20-30 mice droppings scattered on table, floor under ledge under fans along walls and corners in rear basement, 20-30 mice droppings on floor in corner behind brooms, 30-40 mice droppings along stairway in basement. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Second floor exit door not rodent proofed 1/4" gap on bottom of door. Seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, prep tables, beverage machines nozzles and spigots.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Grout loose floor tiles in prep area near pizza oven, fryers, etc. Floors need cleaning under all equipment along walls and in all corners in basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings and electrical outlets in prep and basement areas. Replace missing outlet cover behind grinder in prep area. Seal openings around pipe fittings under sink in second floor washroom. Clean all ceiling vents.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in prep areas. Clean light shields as needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Properly store ice scoop in separate container in second floor beverage area. Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found shelving units not wiped down.(front preparation areas.)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machines/coffee machines.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.