LA LUNA BAKERY #2.
6209 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 20 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 12024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT ARE DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAR 222024FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY SCOOPER AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT ARE DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE..
APR 192023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PACKAGED JELLO CUPS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH PROPER INFORMATION(BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, NAME OF FOOD, NET QUANTITY, INGREDIENTS, ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE).
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND MAIN PREP AREA THAT ARE BROKEN AND NOT SEALED. MUST SEAL SPLASH GUARDS.
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY FRONT REGISTER AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
APR 72022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, FLAN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
FEB 12022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE WOOD WITH SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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JAN 252022FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, FLAN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED; THE DRAIN PIPE IS BROKEN. WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON, WATER SPRAYS OUT BELOW FROM THE DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND 7 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BREAD PROOFER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE WOOD WITH SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
SEP 92021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING DRAINING SLOW IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURN OUT BULB ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
MAY 72020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE (TRAYS STORED IN BASIN OF HAND SINK) IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED HAND SINK MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED TRAYS FROM BASIN DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
APR 302020FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED ON BAKERY SALES FLOOR. OBSERVED RACK OF READY TO EAT BAKED GOODS WITHOUT BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES WITH A BARRIER. OPERATOR PROVIDED PLASTIC SHIELD TO RACK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2356211, DATED 1/7/20. MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: #37 OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL BULK ITEMS AND FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER. #47 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT ARE DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. #51 OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 72020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
- OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL BULK ITEMS AND FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER. -
- OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT ARE DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AT THE WALL BASES IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
DEC 302019FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND ROLLING CARTS.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NOV 302017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED PASTRY AND GELATIN DESSERTS, FLAN, CAKE AND BREADS, STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND BAKERY LINEN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT, TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE TRAY STORAGE SHELVES COVERED WITH TORN PLASTIC COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, REAR PREP COUNTERS, AND FLOOR MIXERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, AND REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE JUICER NOT CLEAN, ALSO REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/STORAGE SHELVES.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OVER FRONT DISPLAY CASES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHILEDS FRONT AND REAR PREP AREANEED TO REGROUT WALL AROUND REAR MOP SINK, BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND WALL.
OCT 202015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-13-15 INSPECTION # 1465198. VIOLATION #18. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY DISHWASHING AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090. OWNER MINIMIZED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES DURING INSPECTION USING A VACUUM CLEANER.
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
OCT 132015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS DY DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
JAN 82014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove built-up of food debris).
Above violation still remaining(Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls in prep area and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean).
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.(New violation).
DEC 312013FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
Foods not protected during storage, preparation display and service. Observed storage rack with 6 shelves of various pastries thats not covered and exposed to public contamnination. Instructed that all foods must be properly covered to prevent public contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Exposed handsink in rear prep area not maintained. Exposed handsink is disconnected at bottom drainline and sink is not properly attached to wall. Instructed to properly attached sink and connect drainline. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Prep tables, counters, sinks, cooking equipment, stroage shelvea and cabinets, bulk storage containers and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove built-up of food debris.
Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls in prep area and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Ventilation fan in toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
JUN 222011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING ARROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOPSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, CLEAN AND RECAULK.----------NOTED USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INFRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MIXERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER AND AROUND MIXERS.
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 provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE BREAD AND PASTRY DISPLAY CASE INFRONT SERVICE AREA.----------MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FOOD PRPE AREA FOR EXTRA LIGHTING.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER ON PREMISES, BOXES ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.-------MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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