FEB 3
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA CASA DEL PAN BAKERY.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
4454 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 3, 2026 · passed
9 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Aug 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW/RE-CERTIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
APR 82025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ROLLS HANGING ABOVE THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE THE BEVERAGE COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH PEELING PAINT DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 22024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP TABLES WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS,PANS ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP).
SEP 62023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 6
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED LID OF STORAGE CONTAINER WITH SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.
JAN 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING MASKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE REQUIRED SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
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FEB 52021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2279685 ON 3/20/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION , NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP AND NO FACE MASK FOR AIRWAY PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 3/20/2019 REPORT #2279685 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION 3A58 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
MAR 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (BEANS,GOAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 282019FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2019
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN. -
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (BEANS,GOAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN DISHWARE AND POTS/PANS ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
CONTINUED WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED 60.7F-73.9F AT THIS TIME.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR PLUMBING SERVICE FOR ADDITIONAL REPAIRS TO HOT WATER TANK.PREMISES NOT OPEN/OPERATING AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE ABOVE 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 272019FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2019
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN. -
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (BEANS,GOAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN DISHWARE AND POTS/PANS ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED 70.4F-71.5F INTO MIDDLE OF INSPECTION WHEN MANAGER WAS STARTING TO SET-UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR PLUMBING SERVICE REPAIR.INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE ABOVE 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 232017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP KITCHEN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
SEP 302016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND FROZEN CHICKEN, BEEF AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE 1DR-REACH-IN FREEZER. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OF FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE STOVE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
JAN 282015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO LABELS ON PACKAGED GOODS OFFERED FOR SALE, MUST LABEL WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT ORIGINATES,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAINED CEILING TILE IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
MAY 272014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 27
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN DINING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
AUG 72013FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2013
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, DOOR HAS GAP AT BOTTOM AREA AND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND CONTRACT PEST CONTROL SERVICES AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS AT THE PREP AREA AND SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED WALLS MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, WASHABLE AND PAINTED OR FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR. ALSO LARGE OPENING ON WEST WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SEALED.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO MOP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTER. ALSO MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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