PIZZA Y PAN PA' YA CORP..

Chicago Health Dept

3123-3125 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

13 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 2

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN ACROSS THE PREP TABLE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. FOUND 7 EGGS AND RUBBER GLOVES STORED AT THE SAID HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. (COS - MANAGER DISCARDED THE EGGS AND GLOVES) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS (POTATO AND BEEF BALLS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.3F) WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F, 48.9F, 49.0F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 840.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 18 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKET LOOSE ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO HAVE LIGHT BUILDUP OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVING 6"OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE WITH LOOSE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENING AT WALL BASE UNDERNEATH/NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST ACTIVITY.

DEC 19

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER FRYER AREA IN FRONT COFFEE BAR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

DEC 12

2024

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN JUICING MACHINE STORED NEAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER FRYER AREA IN FRONT COFFEE BAR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

OCT 31

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OR REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND EXPIIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

NOV 10

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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NOV 1

2022

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.OBSERVED 10 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER UNUSED BROKEN KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STORED AT REAR SECTION OF THE BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST FAN ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

OCT 5

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531975 DATED 9/28/2021: #38 " OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED." OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS IN REAR OF BASEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 28

2021

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 28

2020

PASS 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

JUL 20

2020

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND INSIDE THE ICE BIN STORAGE WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS INSIDE THE MACHINE AND REMOVE THE SLIME SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND BASEMENT STAIRWELL UNDER STORED ITEMS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR METAL LID OF THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH TWISTED METAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING BOX WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT STORAGE THROUGHOUT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD STORAGE OR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED DRESSING AREA/LOCKERS FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

GAS STOVE ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-11-19 REPORT #2283042 NOT CORRECTED. #'S 51- BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK.#58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH BOWLS, FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 84.4 F AT SAID SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE AND AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT SAID LOCATIONS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

JUL 11

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE DOOR LOOSE. MUST REATTACH ICE MACHINE DOOR TO ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST/LITTER ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT DINING ROOM AND AT BOTH BASEMENT ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AND BOTH BASEMENT ROOMS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.

OCT 28

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS(LADIES AND MEN'S).

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