BURGER KING #181.
28 E 87TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
11 of 20 inspections passed, 6 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 252025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT TWO DOORS (INNER/OUTER) ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT EITHER ONE OR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
JUN 102024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.
HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY.
FEB 102023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AT THE HOT COOKING LINE AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND WITH THE LID OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE LIDS ON ALL THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES CLOSED. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND FOOD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS
FEB 82023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE HOT RUNNING WATER NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT (100-120 F) AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS THE FOLOWING AREAS: THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA (51.8 F), THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (63.4 F), AND THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM (46.7 F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120 F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AT THE HOT COOKING LINE AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND WITH THE LID OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE LIDS ON ALL THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES CLOSED. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND FOOD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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FEB 172022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
FEB 152022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION REPORT #2549545 DATE 2/8/2022. OBSERVED 30-40 RODENT DROPPING IN REAR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALL WHERE PRODUCT IS STORED. STRONGLY ADVISED MANAGER THAT RODENT DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
FEB 82022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT DROPPING IN REAR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALL WHERE PRODUCT IS STORED. OBSERVED OVER 10 DROPPING IN FRONT LOBBY BEHIND COCO-COLA DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM AND LIDS OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
JUN 232020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SERVICE COOLER BY DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AREA.
CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREA AND AROUND DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AREA OF DEBRIS AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
FEB 72018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLERS.
FOUND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS (BOTTOM CABINET); CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AS WELL. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, TOASTERS, OUTLETS, SURFACES UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU AREA, SOFT SERVE MACHINE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.
OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE BASE UNDERNEATH THE EMPLOYEE COAT HOOKS; SEAL OPENING IN WALL. ALSO OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK; REPAIR TILE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BEVERAGE AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR FRYERS.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPAIR LEAKING ICE BIN UNDER POP MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
JAN 302018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AN WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS(HAMBURGERS, ONION RINGS, FRIES, FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLED ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS. ALL DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED AND LIDS TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(EGGS 143.1F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLERS.
FOUND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS (BOTTOM CABINET); CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AS WELL. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, TOASTERS, OUTLETS, SURFACES UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU AREA, SOFT SERVE MACHINE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.
OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE BASE UNDERNEATH THE EMPLOYEE COAT HOOKS; SEAL OPENING IN WALL. ALSO OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK; REPAIR TILE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BEVERAGE AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR FRYERS.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPAIR LEAKING ICE BIN UNDER POP MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
DEC 82017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLERS.
FOUND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS (BOTTOM CABINET); CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AS WELL.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE BASE UNDERNEATH THE EMPLOYEE COAT HOOKS; SEAL OPENING IN WALL. ALSO OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK; REPAIR TILE.
AUG 112017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND OPENINGS IN THE LOWER WALL (NORTH SIDE) ALONG THE WALL BASE THAT NEED TO BE SEALED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR; SEAL OPENINGS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, ALONG THE SIDE OF THE SAFE IN THE OFFICE AND BEHIND/AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
MAR 242016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (BEEF, ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
NOTED THE INTERIOR CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS GREASY AND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSER AND SURROUNDING SURFACES.
FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT FOUND DIRTY,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE SODA DISPENSER.
NOTED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA DOES NOT HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER WHEN WATER IS ALSO TURNED ON AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.(RUNNING AT THE SAME TIME) MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
NOTED THE INTERIOR CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS GREASY AND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSER AND SURROUNDING SURFACES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE SODA DISPENSER.
FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT FOUND DIRTY,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS
NOTED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE INTERIOR CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS GREASY AND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT FOUND DIRTY,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS
NOTED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 172016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID DRIPPING DOWN SIDES AND ENCRUSTED ON GROUND IN FRONT OF CONTAINER. THIS IS A POSSBLIE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
NOTED THE INTERIOR CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS GREASY AND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT FOUND DIRTY,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
NOTED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (HAMBURGERS,FISH,CHICKEN,ETC) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR AND INTERIOR TRIM OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICEE MACHINE,GASKETS ON SOME WINDOWS IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,HOT HOLDING UNITS,SODA DISPENSER IN PREP AND DINING AREA,CONDIMENT BINS,SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER HOLDER AT ICE MACHINE.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FRYERS,GRILL & HOT WATER TANK.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING PANELS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OUT LET COVER ABOVE REAR 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,REAR DOOR THRESHOLD.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR TOPPINGS PREP COOLER,SHAKE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: MST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE (CLOTHING AND SHOES) AND STORE PROPERLY
FEB 202015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE CONTAINER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES TO REMOVE GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND GROUND DURING INSPECTION.CONTAINER AND AREA IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR AND INTERIOR TRIM OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICEE MACHINE,GASKETS ON SOME WINDOWS IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,HOT HOLDING UNITS,SODA DISPENSER IN PREP AND DINING AREA,CONDIMENT BINS,SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER HOLDER AT ICE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FRYERS,GRILL & HOT WATER TANK.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING PANELS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OUT LET COVER ABOVE REAR 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,REAR DOOR THRESHOLD.
MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR TOPPINGS PREP COOLER,SHAKE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
MST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE (CLOTHING AND SHOES) AND STORE PROPERLY.
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