Chicago
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BEAT

LA Baguette Bakery

2109 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Bakery · Medium risk
BEAT
28/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 9 inspections for pest activity, food temperature

Inspections
9
4 passed
Last Inspected
2016-12-02
Pass Rate
44%
4 failures
Score
28/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2016-12-02)
Failed 4 inspections (2016, 2015, 2014...)
Pest Activity issues found across 9 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 27×
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Other critical
2016-12-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE REAR OF FACILITY ELEVATING EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
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 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR AROUND THE FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED NO REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ALL GARBAGE. OBSERVED 8 GARBAGE BAGS FILLED WITH GARBAGE BEING STORED BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FACILITY WITH A LICENSED DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLAT...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE REAR OF FACILITY ELEVATING EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

2015-11-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, COOLERS, PROOFERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.

minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2015-10-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FRONT DISPLAY COOLER 51F AND REAR REACH-IN COOLER 59.6F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEP...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 5 BOXES OF BULK CREAM CHEESE STORED IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 56.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 150LBS OF CREAM CHEESE. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITI...

critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED UNCOVERED TRAYS OF CHURROS AND COOKIES STORED ON FRONT COUNTER, SEVERAL UNCOVERED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL PASTRIES AND BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, FLIES, ...

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 4 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR INSIDE PROOFER, ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND ELECTRICAL WIRING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, COOLERS, PROOFERS, SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2014-12-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

MAINTAIN.ALL WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

HAS MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

2014-11-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED OPEN PASTRY ITEMS OUT ON FRONT DISPLAY CUSTOMER AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION, NOT WRAPPED OR COVERED, AND NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA, INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND COVER AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.ALL FOODS MUST BE PROTECT...

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 4 SMALL LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND ON EXTERIOR SIDE WALL OF LARGE OVENS AT REAR PREP AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM ALSO THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY H...

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING COVERS FOR WHITE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT,MIXERS, TRAYS AND TONGS,WHITE BULK LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS,ROLLING CARTS, LARGE BREAD OVENS, REACHIN COOLERS AND GLASS DOORS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT ...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR LARGE BREAD OVENS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREAS AND MAINTAIN.ALL WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

HAS MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

2013-11-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM 2ND FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

NORTH WALL GOING TO SECOND FLOOR PEELING PAINT NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. NEED TO REAPIR WALL/CEILING 2ND FLOOR ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LOW WATER PRESSURE ON THE FIRST RESTROOM AND 2ND FLOOR LADIES RESTROOM NEED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUCH CLUTTER ON 2ND FLOOR NEED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

2013-11-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 2" GAP UNDER REAR DOOR NEED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REARE STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER ON 2ND. FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

NORTH WALL GOING TO SECOND FLOOR PEELING PAINT NEED TO REMOVE AND RE-PAINT. NEED TO REMOVE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON 1ST. AND 2ND. FLOOR. NEED TO REPAIR WALL/CEILING 2ND FLOOR.ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LOW WATER PRESSURE ON THE FIRST FLOOR RESTROOM AND 2ND. FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM NEED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUCH CLUTTER ON 2ND FLOOR NEED TO ORGANIZE/REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

2011-07-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES (PAPER TOWLES) AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE GO TO...

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. ALL AIR CURTAINS THROUGHOUT THICK WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SAME. CLEAN AND PAINT THE RUSTY GREAS...

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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT,MIXERS, TRAYS AND TONGS. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BULK LARGE FOOD CONTAIN...

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. CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS.

critical Pest Activity

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. SEAL THE WALL COVING TO THE FLOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP SOUTH WALL BACK AREA SO NO INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. EAST WALL IN REAR AREA HAS PEELING PAINT AND ALL THE WALLS IN BACK ARE...

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