STATE RESTAURANT & CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

935 W WEBSTER AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2018.

Last inspected Jul 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PESRSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY/TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTHH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OD CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 13

2018

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PESRSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY/TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTHH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING AND SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OVSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE TWO ICE MACHINES AND COFFEE MACHINES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OD CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 8

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1609499, DATED 1/8/2017. VIOLATION INCLUDES, #45; IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZERS IN PREP AREA AND FREEZERS UPSTAIRS, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE FRYER, AND REMOVE RUST OFF RACKS FROM SAID PREP COOLERS. ALSO, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE PRESENT. CLEAN MOUNTED CAN OPENER, DRIED FOOD PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN EXTERIOR COVER OF GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET, PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, DUST AND GREASE PRESENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DUST PRESENT. REPAIR WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. REPAIR LOWER CORNER OF DOOR FRAME NEAR SERVER BEVERAGE STATION, WALL TILE MISSING, AND THE WALL CORNER IS DAMAGED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, REPAIR/SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON STAIRCASE LEADING UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 8

2016

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER ON 2ND FL.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZERS ON 2ND FL.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PARTS OF REAR ICE MACHINE,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR BASIN OF ICE BINS IN BAR AREA,WINDOW SILL NEAR FRONT WINDOW.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND FOOD FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA& CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA,DINING AND BAR AREA AND FRONT ENTRY DOOR AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,THRESHOLD AT HANDICAPP DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON 2ND FL.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 3

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL (NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS(X3) WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF ONE OUT OF THREE CHEST FREEZER, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM, WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. BIG HOLE ON THE WALLS BESIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 5

2014

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 21

2014

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1198954 DATED 7/10/13. #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN NEWLY INSTALLED TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.#34-MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER VARIOUS SINKS BEHIND BAR. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE DISH MACHINE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING ON THE SAME AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 10

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN NEWLY INSTALLED TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES DIRTY IN UPPER PANELS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER VARIOUS SINKS BEHIND BAR. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

SEP 7

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED AND LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS DURING SERVICE. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS SPLASH GUARDS AT BAR SINKS. RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER TORN, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. LID FOR BOX FREEZER AND HANDLE ON TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER BAR WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MOLDY AND MISSING WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. NOZZLE AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ATTACHED SPRAY ARM ON SINK UNTIL PROPER NOZZLE IS PROVIDED.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED FOR ALL UNITS DURING INSPECTION.

FEB 2

2010

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR NEXT TO BAG IN BOX DISPENSER MUST CLEAN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

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.KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DETACHED FROM WALL MUST REPAIR. NO HOT WATER AT MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM MUST PROVIDE AND INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER TWO WASHBOWLS WITH HOT WATER IN LADIES ROOM. BRICKS BEING USED TO PROP UP PIPING UNDER DISH MACHINES SPRAY ARM SINK, MUST REMOVE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. PROVIDE FOR FRONT BLOODY MARY BAR PREP COOLER AND SERVER STATION DAIRY COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MILK AND BREAD CRATES ON REAR PATIO TO BE RETURNED DAILY MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

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