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155 N WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 16 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY HAND SINK IN REAR COOK-LINE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION (NO PAPER TOWELS). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND DRYING PROVISION ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIME AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR COOK-LINE PREP AREA HAND SINK WHILE PREPPING FOOD. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN REAR (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA. FISH (SPICY TUNA) BEEF, SLICE VEGETABLE, SOFT CHEESE ETC AT 46-53 DEGREES F INSIDE TWO DRAWER PREP COOLER. LARGE DEEP 20 LBS CONTAINERS OF BEANS AND SOUP AT 52 DEGREES F IN WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD FOOD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPX $300 70LBS
3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,CHICKEN,FISH,BEANS, SHRIMP, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AND REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR 2 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 55 DEGREES F IN REAR (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, SALT, AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
MAY 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER. MUST USED ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW-CDI. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL TAG REMOVED FROM CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER. APPROX 5-LBS OF CALAMARI AT 51.0F, 10LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 52.0F, 3-LBS RAW EGGS AT 50.0F, 4-LBS OF FISK AT 50.0F . MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOOD AT COST APPROX $175.00, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
WALLS IN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
AUG 102017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN SALAD, CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSE AS A SHELF LINING ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE SHELVES AND ALL FOOD CONTACT AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES HAVE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND A PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED WALLS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE PIPE ATTACHED TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT/CLUTTER (HOT HOLDING UNITS) BEING STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE OR ELIMINATE.
AUG 32017FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53F DURING INSPECTION. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, HUMMUS, ETC.) WERE INSIDE OF SAID PREP COOLER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. THE SAID PREP COOLER UNIT WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND MAINTAIN 40F AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 20LBS OF CHOPPED GREENS AT 53F, 2LBS OF HUMMUS AT 51.6F, 5LBS OF COLESLAW AT 51F, 2LBS OF CHEESE AT 53F, 5LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 56F, AND 5LBS OF BOILED EGGS AT 58.5F. ALL SAID FOODS VALUE AT $500. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GRABBING READY TO EAT TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED AND TO ALWAYS WEAR CLEAN FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS OR USE SPOONS OR TONGS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON THE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW EGGS BEING STORED NEXT TO READY TO EAT CHOPPED ROMAINE LETTUCE (USED FOR SALAD) LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS DID NOT HAVE COVERS NOR BARRIER SEPARATING READY TO EAT FOODS FROM RAW FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE READY TO EAT FOODS AND RAW FOOD SEPARATELY TO PREVENT CONTANMINATION. OBSERVED FLY GLUE TRAPS BEING STORED ABOVE OPEN FOOD (SOUP AND SALAD TOPPINGS) LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE FLY TRAPS OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN SALAD, CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSE AS A SHELF LINING ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE SHELVES AND ALL FOOD CONTACT AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES HAVE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND A PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED WALLS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE PIPE ATTACHED TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT/CLUTTER (HOT HOLDING UNITS) BEING STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE OR ELIMINATE.
APR 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF COOKED PASTA INSIDE PREP COOLERS AT 45.F,46.9, AND 49.1F.MUST MAINTAINED COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 8LBS OF PASTA WAS DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $15.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE at 0 ppm.MUST REPAIR. MUST BE AT LEAST 50PPM.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND IS NOW SANITIZING AT 100PPM.-TAG REMOVED PREMISE MAY NOW USE MACHINE.
INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN BEER/LIQUOR COOLERS BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN OF DRIED LIQUIDS,DEBRIS AT BOTTOM OF COOLERS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
THE NEW EMPLOYEES IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT INSPECTION
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NOV 122015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHER AREA.
NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INS TRUCED TO REPLACE.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT U-JOINT PIPPING UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER DOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN MAIN KITCHEN.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BOX SODA RACK IN REAR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.
CLEAN WALL NEXT TO FRYER FREEZER IN PREPARATION AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS OR BURNT OUT BULBS AT CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY.
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA AT REAR.
APR 162014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH FOOD HANDLER HAVING OPEN DRINK ON FOOD PREP TABLE WHILE PREPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED NO HAND TO MOUTH CONTACT AROUND FOOD OR IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-010(A).
NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
APR 12014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PREMISES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3COMP SINK AND CONTACT SERVICE PROVIDER FOR DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ELECTRIC CLOSET AND FLOOR AT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING/RACKS.
LEAK AT 2COMP FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
JUL 302013PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PREMISES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0PPM AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
JUL 292013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
JUN 42012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AND ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR BEHIND ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN.
A DAMAGED WALL SECTION AT BOTTOM IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PATCH.
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
MAY 92011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED GASKETS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. COOKLINE HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
NOV 12010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED 17-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS & CEILING OF THE MOP ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SOME COOLER FLOORS IN KITCHEN & INTERIOR OF BAR HANDSINKS, MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT BAR & DISHROOM NEED CLEANING; FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY THRU-OUT PREMISES-TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN ALONG WALLBASES UNDER BAR SINKS & DISHMACHINES ALSO.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FAN GUARDS & CONDENSERS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OD DUST.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN /DRY & STORED PROPERLY, ON WALL HOOKS.
FEB 42010FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must replace broken gaskets of cooler doors at bar; provide splash guards at handsinks at prep areas in kitchen.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Must provide self-closing device at employee bathroom in rear.
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