Chicago
18
BEAT

Poke San

701 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mostly clean — 1 of 6 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
6
1 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-02
Pass Rate
17%
1 failure
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 1 inspection (2025)
Documentation & Training issues found across 10 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
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Sanitation minor 17×
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Documentation & Training critical 10×
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-06-02 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (SALMON,SUSHI RICE ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED WITH MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF SUSHI RICE WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCES...

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19--OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11--OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN MIDDLE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN MIDD...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION THA...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14--OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT ABOVE FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2025-03-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION....

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION....

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN MIDDLE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN MIDD...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION THA...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT ABOVE FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2025-03-20 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION....

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION....

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED ANT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 ANTS CRAWLING ON COUNTER TOP AND AROUND DRAIN OF SELF SERVICE WATER STATION OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA AND IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP ON WALLS AND COUNTER NEAR WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMI...

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP, FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR E...

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN MIDDLE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN MIDD...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION THA...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND ABOVE FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOOM AND ABOVE FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2025-03-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. CORRECTED...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. CORRECTED...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. CORRECTED ON SITE METAL STEM THERMOMETER DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF IN...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP, FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLE...

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN MIDDLE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN MIDDLEFIRST FL...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION THAT ARE NON...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND ABOVE FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOOM AND ABOVE FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2024-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. CORRECTED...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1): OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD RICE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 122.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 4LBS. CONSOLIDATED ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.0-46.4F(PLAIN SALMON 46.4F AND SPICY TUNA 45.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD V...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. CORRECTED ON SITE METAL STEM THERMOMETER DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLU...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.115: OBSERVED TWO CUSTOMERS WITH DOGS IN FACILITY. MANAGER DID NOT ASK CUSTOMERS IF ANIMALS WERE SERVICE DOGS. CORRECTED ON SITE CUSTOMER LEFT FACILITY AFTER COMPLETING ORDERS. INSTRUCTED NON SERVICE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES ...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOP USED FOR RICE STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER NOT MAINTAINED AT 135F. CORRECTED ON SITE CLEAN SCOOP USED RICE FOR PLACED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED UTENSILS USED FOR DISPENSING SHALL BE STORED ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARTATION TA...

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL ICE MACHINE FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL ICE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS. OBSERVED DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN WALKIN COOLER IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM, ABOVE FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK AND IN DINING AREA ACROSS FROM MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A): OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 03/28/2024 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORTS SHALL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 03/28/2024 FOUN...

2024-03-28 Pass License
5
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL ICE MACHINE FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL ICE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS. OBSERVED DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN WALKIN COOLER IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM, ABOVE FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK AND IN DINING AREA ACROSS FROM MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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