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31
BEAT

Gorilla Sushi Logan Square

2735 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
31/100

Mixed record — 3 of 9 inspections passed

Inspections
9
3 passed
Last Inspected
2024-10-07
Pass Rate
33%
3 failures
Score
31/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2023, 2021, 2019)
Sanitation issues found across 35 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 35×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2024-10-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FRIED SHRIMP AT IMPROPER HOT-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER, BETWEEN 77.5F AND 109.3F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING: RAW SALMON (60.6F), TUNA MIX (52.3F). INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. PERSON-...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MISSING ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE PLATES AND BOWLS IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS COVERED OR INVERTED WHEN NOT IN-USE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2023-02-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

2-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER GASKET LOOSE, RIGHT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SUSHI PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-01-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

2-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER GASKET LOOSE, RIGHT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SUSHI PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2537784 DATED ON 11/04/21 NOT CORRECTED-#55 OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

2021-11-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.

2021-10-27 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND...

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2523082 DATED ON 07/22/21 NOT CORRECTED-#49 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN, #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND CEILING OF WA...

2021-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONE MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND CEILING OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE SAID ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

2019-06-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 18
critical Documentation & Training

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

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER OR REMOVE PLATES AND CUPS FROM SUSHI COUNTER DIRECT PATH OF CUSTOMERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: MUST CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,SMALL REFRIGERATOR,EXTERIOR LEDGE OF DISH MACHINE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,LEDGE AT MOPSINK IN POOR REPAIR

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL UNDER 3- COMP SINK

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2019-06-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 24
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY BOTH MALE FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED A MALE WIPE HIS PLASTIC GLOVES ON A SOILED TOWEL AND CONTINUED TO HANDLE RAW SUSHI AND THE OTHER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON HANDLING RAW SUSHI AND THEN TOUCHING GLASSES ON FACE AND WIP...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING SINKS.OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BOTH FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.SOAP WASH PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES.OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.PAPAER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 4LBS. COOKED TEMPURA SHRIMP 75.4F,5LBS. COOKED SWEET POTATOES 78.6F,2LBS. SHREEDED CRAB MEAT 64.0F.ON COUNTER TOP NEAR SMALL FRYER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.11LBS....

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER OR REMOVE PLATES AND CUPS FROM SUSHI COUNTER DIRECT PATH OF CUSTOMERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST STORE SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

MUST CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.(QUATERNARY CONCENTRATION TABLETS BEING USED)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,SMALL REFRIGERATOR,EXTERIOR LEDGE OF DISH MACHINE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,LEDGE AT MOPSINK IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-07-14 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DURT ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

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