JUN 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARIANO CAFE.
BEAT. 21/100
4825 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 14, 2024 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD STEAK SANDWICH, BREAD WITH BARE HANDS AND ADD CUT TOMATOES AND CHEESE IN KITCHEN AT FOOD LINE. FOOD EMPLOYEES’ MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY WIPING CLOTH AND HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CONTAINER, BRUSHES 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SUCH AS 3 DOZEN OF EGGS RANGING BETWEEN 54-75.0F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOOD STEAK SANDWICHES HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT A DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN COVERED DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
MAY 302023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52.1F INSIDE COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SUCH AS SLICED HAM, SHELLED EGGS, SLICED TOMATOES AND DELI SANDWICHES WHICH WERE RANGING BETWEEN 45-58.0F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $350.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE ON RIGHT SIDE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.
JAN 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOOD (COOKED PORK) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT A DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM CEILING FAN VENT COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 72019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MAY 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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APR 252017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 14 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,GAP IN WALL BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON LANDING NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,IN GAPS AND GASKETS OF 1ST FL. 3- DOOR COOLER AND BASEMENT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES AFTER 4/25/17.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,STOVE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,WHEEL BASES AND PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS AND OPENINGS AROUND WALLS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD.
APR 42017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2009284 NOT CORRECTED #18.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 18- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR AND UNDER BOTH HOT WATER TANKS, CRAWLING ON EXTERIOR & INTERIOR OF BOTH HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT ADJACENT TO PREP AREA AND ON WALL AND ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.ALSO STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN ADJACENT ROOM IN BASEMENT AND LEDGE, ON UPPER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.REAR EXIT DOOR STILL HAS A APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/4/17.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN 1ST & BSMT PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,UNUSED PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,BASEMENT,STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS AND OPENINGS AROUND WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA
MAR 242017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.3- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT AND APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.ALSO,APPX."3/4"GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/24/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN 1ST & BSMT PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM TOP SHELF OF STOVE,RUST FROM INTERIOR OF COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,UNUSED PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,BASEMENT,STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER 1ST FL. PREP AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES .
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COLD HOLDING UNITS.
SEP 302016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOIL ALL OVER THE COOKING STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE RUSTY STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO STOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER ON COFFEE TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE FROM STORAG SHELF NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
APR 222016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. BEEF 189 *F ON STOVE TOP, AND HAM SANDWICHES IN COOLER 39*F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE MANAGER WITH CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE PER SHIFT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE BOX FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED IN BASEMENT TOP BROKEN BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH STRING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, BASEMENT SLICER,PREP TABLE,1ST. FLOOR CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING TILES FRONT DINING AREA WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. WALL MISSING OUTLET COVER/HOLE AROUND THIS OUTLET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/FILL HOLE.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED NON FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, ONLY FOOD WORKERS AUTHORIZED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
NOV 172015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 17
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST SWEEP AND CLEAN
NOV 102015FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2015
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-24-15 REPORT # 1464772.FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST SWEEP AND CLEAN.
FEB 242015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 24
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE.
FEB 232015FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2015
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. (7-38-020)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE. FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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