Chicago
33
BEAT

Dunkin Donuts

6250 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660 · Edgewater · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
33/100

Mixed record — 11 of 21 inspections passed

Inspections
21
11 passed
Last Inspected
2024-12-09
Pass Rate
52%
5 failures
Score
33/100
BEAT
Failed 5 inspections (2022, 2017, 2014...)
Sanitation issues found across 37 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 37×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
2024-12-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN TOILET TANK TOP IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER ON THE GREASE TRAP/FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

2022-03-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B)-- OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT THEY KEEP THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

2022-03-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. NOTED FOOD EQUIPMENT BLENDER AND UTENSILS IN HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKING EMPLOYEES FROM BEING ABLE TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT HAND...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE HOLDING BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT THEY KEEP THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER FOR ICE MACHINE SITTING ON METAL SHELVING UNIT USED FOR DRY STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE SCOOPER IN A CLEAN STORAGE CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE MALE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA WERE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-04-01 Pass Complaint
3
serious Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND MENS BATHROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND CEILING EXHAUSTS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

2020-04-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE WITH EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MILK CRATES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD CONTAINER BOXES ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER NEAR DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER RIGHT ABOVE WHERE FOOD CONTAINERS ARE BEING STORED. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH METAL PARTS OF VENT BROKEN. MUST REPLACE.

2019-07-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMITT AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT.(SANITIZER SOLUTION).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.7-38-005.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2018-12-31 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD NEXT OT OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL FROZEN CONDENSATE AND KEEP FOOD PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHLEF LINER FOR DRY STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE.

2017-07-20 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES AND ON TOP FOOD BOXES AND FLOOR FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

2017-06-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES AND ON TOP FOOD BOXES AND FLOOR FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

2017-06-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

WASH WATER NOT CONSISTENTLY RUNNING HOT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.PRESENTLY WATER TEMPERATURE FROM 72.5F TO 110F.HOT WATER MUST BE PROVIDED CONTINUOUSLY TO ALL MENTIONED SINK AT ALL TIMES. WHEN HOT WATER IS PROVIDED FILL THE...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-16-16,REPORT #167224 #38-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COOLATTA MACHINE AND HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES AND ON TOP FOOD BOXES AND FLOOR FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Facility Condition

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THIRD SHELF OF OPENED DONUT CASE,BY THE ESPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

2016-02-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS ON RACKS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COOLATTA MACHINE AND HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUD MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY( TO CLOSE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST RELOCATE.

2015-03-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGG, CHEESE, HAM, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLE...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE REACH IN COOLER (UNDER ICE CREAM CONE WAFFLES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2014-10-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-10-22 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 2
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 ABOUT 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT COUNTERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BELOW AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS. (FRONT OF PREMISES)FOUND FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST WASH AND FLUSH FLOOR DRAINS.

2014-06-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

2014-06-20 Fail Complaint
4
serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

FOUND WASHBOWL/HANDSINK INSIDE WOMAN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. CURRENTLY USING MEN'S RESTROOM AS UNISEX BATHROOM UNTIL SINK IS REPAIRED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: OVENS, EXPOSED HAND SINKS, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

2012-10-26 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN NOT ALIGNED, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK ONTO FLOOR. MUST REALIGN WATER DRIP INTO DRAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLER AT DRIVE THRU AND IN COOLER AT ICE CREAM PREP SIDE.

2011-03-28 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE OF FOODSERVICE...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BURNED CURTAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

2010-09-24 Pass Canvass
2
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. REPLACE BURNED CURTAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZE...

2010-09-14 Fail Short Form Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #88500 DATED 8.11.10.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #88500 DATED 8.11.10.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #88500 DATED 8.11.10

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #88500 DATED 8.11.10.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #88500 DATED 8.11.10.

2010-08-11 Pass Canvass
5
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. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving n...

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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep areas, and rear kitchen under shelving need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. ceiling in front prep area needs cleaning.

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 Sanitation

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...

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