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Liz's Book Bar

December 16, 2025 · A

😇clean

official resultA
gradeGrade A
score13 pts
inspection typeCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
failed findings4
critical findings1

Failed findings

rats have moved incritical

Official wording: Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
code 04KCriticalstatus: Critical
basically rolling out the welcome mat for pests

Official wording: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
code 08Astatus: Not Critical
garbage situation out of pocket

Official wording: Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
code 08Cstatus: Not Critical
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
code 10Fstatus: Not Critical

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Score 13 on June 17, 2024: Score changed by 0 points. 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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