JUN 1
2018
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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5237-5241 N HARLEM AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 1, 2018 · passed
7 of 11 inspections passed, 4 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 232018FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2018
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED FOUL ODORS IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED,WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE SIDE OF THE DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SEWAGE WASTE WATERS COMING OUT OF THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN INTO THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO RE-OPENING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 25 BEHIND CLUTTER ALONG NORTH WALLBASE AT REAR NORTH DRY STORAGE ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR ALONG FLOORS AT CORNERS AT SOUTH END DRY STORAGE ROOM.THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED HAS 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND SEAL GAP AT TOP OF REAR NORTH EXIT DOOR NEAR THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ALSO,THE PREMISES HAS NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK/SERVICE (LAST SERVICE INVOICE PROVIDED 2/25/2016).PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO ONE ON SITE HAS A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IS TO BE POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELFS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS AND EXHAUST FAN ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE DUSTS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE NORTH DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN KITCHEN AREA.ALSO,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CORNERS IN NORTH DRY STORAGE ROOM AND OPENING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE SOUTH END ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE (1) NORTH MENS TOILET ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND (1) SOUTH WOMENS TOILET ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILET ROOMS. OBSERVED KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 152016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA.
JAN 202015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2015
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTQAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING OR BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE UNIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS AND UTENSILS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OR REPLACE WASHER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
JUL 282014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MENS WASHROOM (BY ENTRANCE DOOR) CEILING VENTILATION COVER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR LIGHT BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MENS WASHROOM (BY BAR) AND WOMENS WASHROOM (BY ENTRANCE DOOR) VENTILATION NOT WORKING ALSO OBSERVED PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTIALTION IN SAID WASHROOMS AND REPAIR LEAK AT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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OCT 32012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSIDE REAR STORAGE/MOP ROOM AND ABOVE PREP AREA.--------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON CEILING BY FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING
SEP 282012FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2012
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED FAUCET NECK SHORT, NOT REACHING THREE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSED AND SANITIZED OF THE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SAID FAUCET.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN (BY 3 COMPARTMENT) IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSIDE REAR STORAGE/MOP ROOM AND ABOVE PREP AREA.--------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON CEILING BY FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
SEP 262012FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 26
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR ABOVE 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). THE SAID MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED FAUCET NECK TOO SHORT, NOT REACHING THREE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OF THE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SAID FAUCET. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN (BY 3 COMPARTMENT) IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSIDE REAR STORAGE/MOP ROOM AND ABOVE PREP AREA.--------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON CEILING BY FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
DEC 142011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving in bar area not clean need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in boiler room, rear kitchen storage areas, and storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Broken light shield in rear storage area shall be replaced, light shields in prep area need cleaning.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Employee's bathroom self closing mechanism in state of disrepair/broken, shall be replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Employee's bathroom exhaust fan shall be replced, 3 compartment sink faucet leaking in rear storage area, shall be repaired/replaced.
MAY 262011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Above violation still remaining.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Above violation still remaining.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining.
MAY 162011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found/Observed front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch gaps, also found/ observed rear exit doors in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas not rodent proofed, doors had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch gaps on bottom of doors. Citation Issued #H000071337, with a court date of 6/23/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 AT 9:00 AM.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling/rust, in walk in cooler, coolers shall be replaced/repair. storage shelving/racks in storage room shall be replaced/repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving/racks, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), front, and rear storage cabinet shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, storage rooms not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged, missing, stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, storage areas and bathrooms shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint in front prep area, rear prep areas shall be repair/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shield in prep areas shall be provided, light shields in prep areas, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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