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EAT

Chicago Downtown Marriott

540 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
80/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
14 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-26
Pass Rate
74%
3 failures
Score
80/100
EAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-26
Failed 3 inspections (2018, 2016, 2013)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 8 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 28×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature minor
2026-01-26 Pass Canvass
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

COOKLINE HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2025-02-18 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HAND SINKS ON 5TH FLOOR BANQUET PREP SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FOR DRAINING PIPE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP IS BROKEN ON 5TH FLOOR BANQUET, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED FLOOR GRPOUT IS ALSO MISSING THROUGHOUT PREP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2024-02-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean surface.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler/freezer, instructed to provide adequate lighting.

2023-03-22 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade. food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

2022-01-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUSTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL WORKING COOLERS.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED INSULATIONS ON THE COOLING LINE IN THE WALKING COOLER NOT MAINTED/LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RE-INSULT A NEW COOLING LINE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION

2019-11-01 Pass Canvass
3
minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BINS IN 5TH FLOOR WALK IN COOLER BEING USED TO BLANCHE POTATOES WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 6TH FLOOR COFFEE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS NEAR ELEVATOR ON 7TH FLOOR, NEAR COFFEE URNS ON 7TH FLOOR, AND IN DISH ROOM ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTS.

2018-10-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AND CONVENIENT USE FOR EMPLOYEES, IN BANQUET DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER T...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.13- OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-09-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AND CONVENIENT USE FOR EMPLOYEES, IN BANQUET DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER T...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.13- OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER...

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 (A) (A)- OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, IN DISH WASHING AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. P...

2017-05-26 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LIBELED ( FLOUR, SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN POTS STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2016-09-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A GAP IN THE FLOORING APPROX. 1 INCH WIDE WHERE THE FLOOR MEETS THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAP BY REPAIRING THE FLOORING AND/OR COVING IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2016-09-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 55 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE BACK RIGHT EXTERIOR CORNER OF THE RIGHT WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE SLICER AND CAN RACK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A GAP IN THE FLOORING APPROX. 1 INCH WIDE WHERE THE FLOOR MEETS THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAP BY REPAIRING THE FLOORING AND/OR COVING IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS FOR THE ICE SCOOPS.

2015-11-09 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE HOT SIDE OF THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

2014-11-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO COLD WATER, DRAINING SLOWLY AND WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER, ADEQUATE DRAINING AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD PRODUCTS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

2014-01-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS CONTAINING BULK FOOD ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

2013-05-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE STAINLESS STEEL FLOOR BUCKLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS.

2013-05-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE 5TH FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE CEILING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIV...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE STAINLESS STEEL FLOOR BUCKLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS.

2012-05-23 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER AND ICE MAKER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DAMAGED TOP SECTION OF WALL ABOVE LARGE COOKING POTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSUR AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ONE FLOOR DRAIN NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

2011-08-18 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER IS POPPING OUT AT VARIOUS SECTIONS- MUST FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE SPRAYER FAUCETS AT DUMP SINKS MUST STAY ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL OF THESE SINKS-INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly con...

2010-12-01 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO RE...

minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. AREAS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF GROUT TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP. MUST CO...

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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