Chicago
61
YOUR CALL

Bordeaux Lounge by Turquoise

2147 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
61/100

Mostly clean — 4 of 9 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
9
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-14
Pass Rate
44%
1 failure
Score
61/100
YOUR CALL
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-14
Failed 1 inspection (2020)
Documentation & Training issues found across 8 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 32×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity minor
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Other serious
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-04-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTI...

2024-09-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
7
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SLICED CABBAGE 46.6F/45.3F, MEAT FOR PIZZA 46F, ONOIN SOUP 45.5F, EGGS 45.8F, CABBAGE SALAD46.8/45/4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 47...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS ON WALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2023-01-04 Pass Canvass
6
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR (BORDEAUX SIDE)

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN BASEMENT PREP DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2021-10-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE BETWEEN 12:35PM AND 1:30PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AND CHICKEN WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 LOCATIONS. IN THE WALK IN COOLER: HOMEMADE YOGURT HELD AT 78.9F. IN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER: CHICKEN AT 48.7F, LAMB AT 45.8F, BEEF AT 45.5F, AND YOGURT AT 51.2F. MANAGEMENT VOL...

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED HOMEMADE YOGURT ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO HALT ACTIVITY AND APPLY FOR VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION FOR VARIANCE REQUIRED TO MAKE YOGURT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY TO CITY OF CHICAGO FOR VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH CITATION FOR VIOLATION #29.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, LAMB, BEEF, AND YOGURT MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRI...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED OVEN AND OTHER RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT STORED IN EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON LIGHTS AND NOZZLES IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2020-09-04 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AT 2:00 PM AND ARRIVED AT 2:20 PM. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES T...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR THE DIRTY/CLEAN DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----EXCESSIVE DIRT AND RUST ON THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE BASEMENT HALLWAY CEILING LEADING TO THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE---- BLACK MOLD ALONG WALL AND CAULKING BEHIND BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.----HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MU...

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED THE COOK NOT WEARING A MASK AND SEVERAL OTHER EMPLOYEES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA PULLING THEIR MASKS UP FROM AROUND THEIR NECKS UPON MY ENTRY TO THE ROOM. EMPLOYEES NOTED WORKING CLOSER THAN 6 FEET TO ONE ANOTHER. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-...

2020-07-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR THE DIRTY/CLEAN DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----EXCESSIVE DIRT AND RUST ON THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE BASEMENT HALLWAY CEILING LEADING TO THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE---- BLACK MOLD ALONG WALL AND CAULKING BEHIND BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.----HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MU...

2020-07-14 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE FIRST 25 MINUTES OF THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND CUSTOMERS ON SITE BEING SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AT 11:40 AM AND ARRIVED AT 12:05 PM. REVIEW...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR THE DIRTY/CLEAN DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----EXCESSIVE DIRT AND RUST ON THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE.-----EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN ...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OVERFLOWING GARBAGE BAGS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLING OUT OF THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES. BAGS OF GARBAGE NOTED ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO THE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE BASEMENT HALLWAY CEILING LEADING TO THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE---- BLACK MOLD ALONG WALL AND CAULKING BEHIND BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.----HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MU...

2020-07-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY PREP/BAR/REAR WASHROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED TWO CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINES (BAR & BASEMENT DISH ROOM) NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AT BOTH MACHINES. ALSO OBSERVED EMPTY DISH DETERGENT BUCKET AT THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE WHILE DISH...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AT THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR THE DIRTY/CLEAN DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MILK CRATE USED AS A MEANS TO PROP LEGS OF THE DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING TINFOIL AS LINER FOR THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE TO BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.----RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----EXCESSIVE DIRT AND RUST ON THE BA...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE BASEMENT HALLWAY CEILING LEADING TO THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE---- BLACK MOLD ALONG WALL AND CAULKING BEHIND BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.----HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MU...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: MIXERS, SLICERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

2019-05-07 Pass License
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BASEMENT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE MISSING STOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPER FOR SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG NORTH WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

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