AUG 28
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BELMONT DONUTS INC..
YOUR CALL. 61/100
6200 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 28, 2025 · passed
12 of 18 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED PILES OF STICKS IN BETWEEN GATE AND BUILDING FROM REAR EXIT TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO BUSINESS FROM FACILITY. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND
DEC 162024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED AT 10:00AM.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(EGGS, MILK). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED AT 10:00 AM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW(LEFT SIDE). MUST SEAL.
NOV 272023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 27
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WITH ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
DEC 192022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 19
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-21-21 INSPECTION # 2500522. 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. 53. OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 56. OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.
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APR 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE (WALK-IN-FREEZER) ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN ICE SCOOP UTENSIL FOR ICE BIN AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM;UNNECESSARY ITEMS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PREP AREA EXHAUST HOOD,REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS,REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA,WALK-IN-FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (04/01/2020) WAS NOT VISIBLE FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
APR 12020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON TOP OF MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
JUL 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
0BSERVED CONDENSER UNIT FAN GUARD DUSTY IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CORE VIOLATION
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
SEPARATE TOILET RECEPTACLE WITH COVER NEEDED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM CORE VIOLATION
MAY 242017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 24
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, PILE OF WOODS IN REAR OUTSIDE BY GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 172017FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2017
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, COUNTER TOP AND COUNTER SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND SYRUP DEBRIS, PREP TABLE AND PREP SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE IN REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER, PILE OF WOODS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 312016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DOOR TO ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS REAR AREA WITHOUT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEES PERSONNEL ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS,
OCT 232015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UPPER AND LOWER DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WALL AROUND FRONT DINING AREA (BY ENTRANCE DOOR) IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOOSE BASEBOARD WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JUL 222014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 22
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced, front counter cabinet in prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Above violation still remaining(Missing light shields in rear exhaust canopy, rear prep area, and rear storage area shall be provided).
JUL 142014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found/observed live fruit flies 20 (gnats) in rear kitchen area, and by front counter area(10 ).Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced, front counter cabinet in prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in freezer not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors under prep tables not clean, need detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen, prep area, shall be provided, replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in rear exhaust canopy, rear prep area, and rear storage area shall be provided.
JUN 72013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, front counter shelving, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Walk in freezer shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink and under ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, bathroom, not clean, need detailed cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Front display for doughnuts had no light shields, shall provide light shields, damaged/broken light shields in front prep area, shall be replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), exhaust vents(ventilation) in women's bathroom not clean, needs cleaning.
JAN 192012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MISSING ICE BIN COVER IN PREP AREA MUST BE PROVIDED
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN,FLOOR IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENT COVER IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FEB 152011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Door on ice machine not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace broken ice machine door.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Fan covers inside walk-in cooler, counters, under equipment, food display shelves and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor between equipment, in storage room and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulb not shielded in walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
APR 22010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. UNDER HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN;FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;ICE BUILDUP IN FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER,MUST BE REMOVED
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BOTTOM WALLS AND COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR AREA BECOMING RUSTY,MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC; STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREA ,MUST BE REPLACED
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