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Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination, ...

A Perdido Key restaurant was temporarily closed with inspectors finding about 50 dead flying insects and 23 live flying insects. Two other restaurants received administrative complaints for violations ...

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