FLAMMIN COMPANY.

Chicago Health Dept

641 E 75TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

9 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2024.

Last inspected Mar 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 13

2024

PASS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A FLY STRIP HANGING IN THE REAR BY THE HOT HOLDING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT HANG IN THE PREP AREAS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DOOR AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOODS OR WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED, WIPING CLOTH FOUND ON THE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM OF THE SANITIZER USED) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS AND DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE IN THE INTERIOR AND THE RUBBER GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM WITH A WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP AND SINKS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTERS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.

AUG 24

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED TWO STICKY FLY TRAPS ON THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID STICKY TRAPS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENTSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13 OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA A MOP SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ATLEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-502.12 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 16

2023

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE ICE. THE ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TWO STICKY FLY TRAPS ON THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID STICKY TRAPS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOODS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENTSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA A MOP SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ATLEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING GREASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING GREASE AND WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2522271, DATE:07/02/2021, NOT CORRECTED. #49 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #51 STILL UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BACK ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN PARTS OF THE FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE ALL SURFACES EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #56 OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 2

2021

PASS 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD AROUND DOOR EXIT OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE WOOD EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND RESISTANT AGAINST ABSORBTION.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BACK ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, OBSERVED MISSING CEILING SECTIONS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN PARTS OF THE FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE ALL SURFACES EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE HANDLE AND GASKET SEAL OF THE PEPSI REFRIGERATOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERING IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE COVERING ON LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSEVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD UNIT OVER THE LARGE SMOKER GRILL AND THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS, SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE FRYER OIL DRAIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 22

2021

FAIL 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL SITUATIONS THAT MAY HAPPEN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND RUST ALONG THE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO THE ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER COSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STOP USING, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Serious Facility Condition

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT OR MARKINGS ON RELATED ITEMS ON MENU ON WALL OF FACILITY OR ON THE MENUS INSIDE THE FACILITY. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO BE IN CITY OF CHICAGO COMPLIANCE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLOUR, SUGAR AND OTHER ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, APPRX 10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND LARGE SMOKER GRILL AND ANOTHER 10-15 IN HOT WATER UNIT ROOM ON FLOOR BY HOT WATER UNIT AND HEATER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE OF 6/29/2021 CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD AROUND DOOR EXIT OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE WOOD EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND RESISTANT AGAINST ABSORBTION.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BACK ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, OBSERVED MISSING CEILING SECTIONS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE HANDLE AND GASKET SEAL OF THE PEPSI REFRIGERATOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN PARTS OF THE FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE ALL SURFACES EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERING IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE COVERING ON LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

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APR 2

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA. SEAL/PAINT BRICK WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN REAR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 3

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AROUND SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE PIT IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

SEP 25

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 21

2017

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED AT ALL SINKS; MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND SOME EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE FOR REVIEW; PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN VENTS ABOVE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE OR STEAM TABLE IN THE KITCHEN; PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR THESE LIGHTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE FOUND ON THE WATER LINE OF THE MOP SINK; MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM. PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPS OF FOODS AS NEEDED.

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