APR 28
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHICAGO PHILLY STOP.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
1600 W LAKE ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 28, 2025 · passed
9 of 17 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
9 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAY 302024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 30
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED CHEESECAKE STORED IN THE RETAIL COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND NET CONTENTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE BROKEN DRYWALL SECTION NEXT TO THE COCA COLA BEVERAGE COOLER. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COCA COLA BEVERAGE COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
FEB 102023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOORS (CARDBOARD, LITTER) UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTS BULBS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
JAN 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION AT 3:25PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITAITON ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TILES IN CEILING TO BE WATER STAINED AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOORS (CARDBOARD, LITTER) UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTS BULBS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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JAN 102022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 10
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED PH TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 112021PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2021
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT SERVICE COUNTER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF AT GRILL TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 6- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR AND 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF CART AND FRYER CABINET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED DOOR TRIM AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND AT REAR DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
MAY 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
no wiping cloths stored in sanitizer at time of inspection. instructed to provide and maintain
SEP 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE ( SLICED TOMATOES,BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL COVING IN DISREPAIR NEAR FLAT TOP GRILL ON SIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH DEEP FREEZER NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, AND UNDER ALL CHIP RACKS IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, REMOVE SHOES AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
JUN 132018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 13
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
JUN 62018FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2018
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2145525 ON 2/26/18 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER DOORS THAT ARE HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE AND BUNGEE CORDS. REMOVE THE DIRTY CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE GRILL AND PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FEB 262018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER DOORS THAT ARE HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE AND BUNGEE CORDS. REMOVE THE DIRTY CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE. MUST FINISH PAINTING THE EXPOSED WOOD ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS AND METAL SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
SEP 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVERED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE AND HOT HOLDING: 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN ON PREP COUNTER AT 91.2F AND 6LBS OF HAMBURER PATTIES AT 56.8F INSIDE PREP COOLER. FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL COST $75. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED AND BLACK). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
MAR 42016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIORS(SIDES) AND INTERIORS(DEEP FRYERS) OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD, GREASE, AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING BUBLBS FROM SOCKETS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG FACIAL HAIR MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
JAN 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
HOT HOLDING UNIT ON COUNTER FOR COOKED PIZZA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 134.4F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION(CANNOT BE USED TO REINSPECTED BY CDPH). UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIORS(SIDES) AND INTERIORS(DEEP FRYERS) OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD, GREASE, AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING BUBLBS FROM SOCKETS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG FACIAL HAIR MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
APR 232015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 23
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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