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Inspection history

1. May 19, 2026

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2. Nov 18, 2025

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   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114---ALL UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL STORED PILED IN THE REAR AND INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13---OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

3. Nov 10, 2025

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   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATON CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 2ND FLOOR BARS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED (2) TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BARS (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO ALLEY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL STORED PILED IN THE REAR AND INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

4. Apr 10, 2025

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5. Dec 6, 2024

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   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND SOUTHSIDE STALL(ON NORTH WALL ON RIGHTSIDE) IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

6. Nov 29, 2024

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   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL BE INFORMED IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS ON SECOND FLOOR. OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN EASTSIDE BAR AND RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN EASTSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON SAID SINKS IN BARS ON SECOND FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT . | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET OUT OF ORDER IN MEN'S WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR(LEFT STALL ON WESTSIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET IN SAID STALL OF MEN'S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM CEILING INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR SMOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM CEILING TO FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR SMOKER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND SOUTHSIDE STALL(ON NORTH WALL ON RIGHTSIDE) IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DUMPSTER LID ON FIRST DUMPSTER AND OBSERVED MISSING DUMPSTER LID ON SECOND DUMPSTER. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID PUSHED UPWARDS CREATING AN OPENING, LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING ON FIRST DUMPSTER. OBSERVED NO DUMPSTER LID ON SECOND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING DUMPSTER LIDS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

7. Nov 15, 2024

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8. Oct 24, 2024

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9. Aug 6, 2024

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10. Nov 3, 2023

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    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED IN BARS HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

11. May 26, 2022

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12. May 19, 2022

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    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TORN GASKETS ON ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS ON FIRST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUMPSTERS IN ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS SO THAT LIDS SHUT TIGHTLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

13. May 5, 2022

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14. Apr 11, 2022

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15. Oct 7, 2020

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    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING SURFACES IN KITCHEN ON MAIN LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

16. Sep 28, 2020

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17. Aug 28, 2019

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    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY TRAP MOUNTED TOO CLOSE TO FOOD PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD PREPARATION AND CLEAN UTENSILS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSULATION IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

18. Mar 25, 2019

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    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED BEFORE STACKING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AFTER WASHING. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN UTENSILS RACK STORED NEXT TO BROOMS HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE AWAY OR INSTALL A BARRIER.

19. Oct 18, 2018

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    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. | 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: 3-201.11- OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED FOOD ON SITE FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO LABELS AND INVOICES. ALSO NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOODS ON SITE: -15LBS OF FROZEN SHRIMP, $60.00 -20LBS OF PULLED CHICKEN (INDIVIDUAL PORTIONED) , $40.00 -1LB OF LAMB CHOPS, $30.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 36LBS AT A TOTAL VALUE $130.00 NO VACUUM SEALIING MACHINE FOUND ON SITE. INFORMED SITE THAT FOODS MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE WITH INVOICES AND LABELS. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL DRAWER COOLERS AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AT SAID DRAWER COOLERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER DRAWER AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

20. Sep 27, 2017

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    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED

21. Sep 19, 2017

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    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 FRUIT FLIES IN SUMP PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT AND OVER 30 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MISSING. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT.

22. Sep 12, 2017

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23. Jun 29, 2016

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    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 2ND FLOOR BARS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AT 2ND FLOOR BARS AND LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FLOOR DRAIN AT 1ST FLOOR BAR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. | 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

24. Jun 23, 2015

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25. May 16, 2014

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    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.