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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE,

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

DON'T USE PLASTIC CRATES FOR STORE ITEMS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

UNUSED ICE MACHINE DRAIN HOSE AND DRAIN PLATE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN DINING AREA,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPES IN DRY STORAGE /OFFICE. ALSO BROKEN CEILING AT SAME AREA.REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-RICE 59F, VEGAN BURGER(CHICKEN PATTIES 64.4F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $165.00 THROUGH DENATU...

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET AND DIRTY WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP-COUNTER. WET AND DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZER BUCKET, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

GREEN CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP-LINE IS NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #60- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2369869 ON 4-29-20 NOT CORRECTED. #55- NOTED CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UN...

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BLACK BEANS IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 169F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE OR ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT FUNCTIONAL, UNABLE TO PROPERLY DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS AS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COOKED BROWN RICE TO BE USED/SERVED IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER WITH A PREP DATE LABELED 1-14-21 AND A USE BY DATE OF 1-17-21. BEAN STICKS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 1/9 AND PLANT BASED IMITATION BURGERS WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE OF 1/16. ALSO O...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP BEING WRAPPED AROUND THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER DOORS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS EQUIPMENT REPAIR.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COUNTERTOP UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PRESSED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WOMEN'S WASHROOM TOILET BOWL WITH EXCESSIVE FECES AND PILED TOILET PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/UNCLOG TOILET.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST USE THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WHOS CERTIFICATES ARE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2369869 ON 4-29-20 NOT CORRECTED. #55- NOTED CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PE...

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

FOUND DISHMACHINE RACKS WORN. MUST BE REPLACED. FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED USING CLOTH TO SEAL COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS.

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

BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE(TOP PART) AND AT ICE DISPENSER (NOZZLE)AT SELF SERVE UNIT IN DINING AREA.CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

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

LARGE HOLE AT WEST WALL OF DRY STORAGE/OFFICE IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL SAID HOLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES FROM TOP LIDS ON COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER.

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR (BOXES, SPARE EQUIPMENT, POSTERS, RUBBERMAID BINS, ETC). OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET. OBSERVED THAT THE SMALL, BATTERY OPERATED LED LIGHTS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM DO NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHT TO THE LIQUOR ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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

MUST CLEAN PARTICULATE MATTER FROM FLOORS ALONG THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR MISSING COVING FROM LEFT SIDE OF MOP SINK. MUST ELEVATE ALL SUPPLIES TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE.

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE SUPPLY PIPING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO COLD WATER PROVIDED TO THE COOK LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK (NEAREST THE GRILL). THE WATER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE BECAUSE THE COLD WATER CANNOT BE SHUT OFF BY USING THE REGULAR HANDLE. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY ...

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

MUST CLEAN PARTICULATE MATTER FROM FLOORS ALONG THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR MISSING COVING FROM LEFT SIDE OF MOP SINK. MUST ELEVATE ALL SUPPLIES TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE.

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE SUPPLY PIPING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE . WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE SAME WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM MUST BE REPLACED. MUST PROVIDE A CEI...

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE GASKETS OF THE HOT AND COLD STATION 2 DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DEEP, DARK GROOVES/MARKS IN THE CUTTING BOARD NEAR THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE MEN'S WASHBOWL SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAKE COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/22/14 REPORT#1441213. (38) EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAKE COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL WATER PESSURE IS N...

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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

THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST PEST-PROOF DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* 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 (SOUPS,SALADS,SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT A...

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1322537 DATED:06/06/2013. 34 FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AND MOPPED AT BASEMENT.BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY MOP SINK. 09/06/2013 37 FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT BASEMEN...

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS.

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

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE OFFICE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AND MOPPED AT BASEMENT.BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY MOP SINK.

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

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT BASEMENT.

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

FOUND NO EXHAUST VENT AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT BASEMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR 2DRAWERS OF COOLER AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND PREP EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT CEILING TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND BOTH RESTROOMS. MUST ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD FROM DUST FAN COVERS IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.