Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CERMAK PRODUCE on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615399
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 4234 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS BLOCKING ACCESS TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS REMAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED POTS BLOCKING ACCESS TO HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN DAIR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON DOOR OF CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET ABD MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE HOT FOODS WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS, SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES IN REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559696
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 4234 N KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MAIN PREP KITCHEN, REPAIR STAINED DOOR FOR DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AND REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE MEAT CUTTING WALK IN COOLER,SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS,KNIFE RACKS IN ALL DEPTS AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR SECTION OF BROKEN FLOOR INSIDE THE CHICKEN WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS IN MEAT DEPT AREAS AND RESEAL WALLS BEHIND 3 COMP SINK REAR PREP MEAT CUTTING AREA AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND 1 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT DEPT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401834
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 4234 N KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED,
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS, REMOVE ICE BUILT-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER REAR OF STORE,AND PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BAKE GOODS DOOR HINGES,
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN: CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PRODUCE AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT COOKING AREA, FAN GUARD IN FRONT WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN PRODUCE BINS, REPLACE LINERS,
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT COOKING AREA, REMOVE ALL MOLDY LOOKING SEALANT, RESEAL WALL SURFACES IN MEAT MARKET CUTTING AREA, AND REPAIR CORNERS OF WALL THAT HAS BROKEN PLASTER,
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TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY,
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREE SINK STOPPERS NEEDED AT FRONT COOKING AREA, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360230
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 4234 N KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FLY/BUG TRAP AFFIXED TO THE WALL, NEAR BAKERY, NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEANED. COLD HOLD DISPLAY UNITS BY MEAT DEPARTMENT NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON WALL BESIDE EXPOSE HAND SINK , BY HOT FOOD PREP AREA . NEED TO BE PAINTED AND SEALED.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. ALSO , VENTS IN WALK IN FREEZER HAS BUILD OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098738
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 4234 N KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098726
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 4234 N KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS (POT AND PANS)AND SETTING THEN TO DRY, BUT NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY AT REAR STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR/ALONG SOUTH WALL, OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE GAP/OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR AT NORTH EAST AREA OF STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND SEAL BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MAIN PREP KITCHEN, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR FOR DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AND REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE MEAT CUTTING WALK IN COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND BLENDER IN MAIN KITCHEN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGES AREAS, INCLUDING THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS BEHING PREP REACH IN COOLER, REPAIR WALLS, REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND CLEAN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE MILK WALK IN COOLER, MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND IN MAIN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK INSIDE MEAT CUTTING ROOM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214296
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 4234 N KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604563
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 4234 N KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ice machine lid in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced. Leaking faucet of 3 compartment sink in produce prep area, shall be repaired.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in deli, meat prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine, packaging machine in meat department not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in rear kitchen prep area not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in receiving area, rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Peeling paint in walk in cooler ceiling in meat department, shall be repaired/sealed.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep areas, dairy coolers shall be provided.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)of walk in coolers, in meat, deli, and produce departments not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277083
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 4234 N KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE FOIL FROM TABLE STORAGE (MEAT), AND OBSERVED 3 RUSTY 2 TIER TABLES IINSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST REAR STORAGE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PRODUCE AREA NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STOVE AND OVEN, EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLER BY COMPRESSOR INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN PRODUCE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR KITCHEN COOKING AREA, AND IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED 1 LIGHT OUT IN FISH ROOM, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OVER CARDBOARD BAILER.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSREVED THE HANDLE OF THE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FISH MARKET EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60618
496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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