TRADER TODD'S RESTAURANT & BAR.
3216 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
13 of 20 inspections passed, 5 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 162025PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESS OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON REAR NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
MAY 62025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOORING BELOW THE ICE BIN AND NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA TO BE SOILED WITH BUILD UP IN THE BACK AND IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP.
OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING IN STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT/PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL STORAGE PREP AREAS.
MAR 202024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS.
REAR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
SOME FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
APR 182023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. REPAIR ISSUE
NOT EASILY CLEABLE BROKEN BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BEER TAPS AT BAR AREA. REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
NOV 92021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING MACHINE UNABLE TO DISPENSE CHEMICALS FOR THE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE CYCLES AUTOMATICALLY. MUST MANUALLY DISPENSE CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO DISPENSE ALL CHEMICALS AUTOMATICALLY PROPERLY. NO DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED TWO WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICERS IN TWO PREP AREAS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST STORE CLEAN.
NOTED THE MAIN KITCHEN CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR BADLY STAINED WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL BACKSPLASH OF THE REAR BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR.
NOTED HOLES IN WALLS AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK, SURROUNDING FIRE SUPPRESSION ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE HAND SINK WITH MISSING COVING TILES AND OPEN GAPS. MISSING WALL TILES AT THE GARBAGE CABINET AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE MISSING TILES.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE KITCHEN AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. NOTED CEMENT FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH BROKEN, CRUMBLING CEMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR BAR ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A CREVICE SEALAND IN THE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE CLEAN STORED DISHWARE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----LARGE A-HOLE NOTED IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. MUST SEAL.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
NOTED STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT CLOSET CLUTTERED, ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND STORE ALL OTHER ITEMS ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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NOV 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-101.11 OUT PF 06/10/2019 NOTED THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE, HOWEVER NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 142018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, DRY BEANS, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND WALLS AT MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS NEXT TO WASHBOWLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST SEAL/COVER EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AT CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. FOUND WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SEAL.
OCT 42017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WHITE FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE ON POTATO SLICER AND MANDOLIN.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR, APPROX. THE SIZE OF A TENNIS BALL, NEAR THE LIQUOR ROOM. MUST FILL IN HOLE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE.
SEP 272017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 40 SMALL FLIES IN MEN'S BATHROOM AND APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES IN THE WINE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WHITE FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE ON POTATO SLICER AND MANDOLIN.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR, APPROX. THE SIZE OF A TENNIS BALL, NEAR THE LIQUOR ROOM. MUST FILL IN HOLE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE.
AUG 162016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 92015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE REAR BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WESTERN FAUCET OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE SHELVING UNITS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RUBBER COVING, TRIM, OR BASEBOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE WITH NO GAPS OR HOLES.
FOUND A CEILING CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED WIRES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING.
AUG 222014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITHOUT A DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT INTRUSION.
FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE SHELVING UNITS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RUBBER COVING, TRIM, OR BASEBOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE WITH NO GAPS OR HOLES.
FOUND A CEILING CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED WIRES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING.
OCT 252013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
PREP AREA STAND UP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
OCT 182013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MENS WASHROOM AND FOUND 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN SOUTH AND NORTH EXIT DOORS AND WALLS, DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION, RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS ALSO MUST SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS IN WASHROOM/HOT WATER TANK ROOM (ALL WALLS, CEILING, ETC.). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED AND NOT COVERS FOR ICE BINS (X2) AT BAR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS AND PROVIDE COVERS/PROTECTIVE BARRIERS FOR ICE BINS.
OBSERVED SODA SYRUP SPILL ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED MOLD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS/CEILING IN DISHMACHINE ROOM AND WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM.
MENS WASHROOM URINAL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
MAY 162011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(STORAGES AND PATIO BAR.
REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,ARE BROKEN AND NOT SEALED.SEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT
A SELF CLOSED DOOR IS NEEDED AT EMPLOYEES' WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA.
CLEAN CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA,BUILD-UP OF DUST.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
MAY 62011FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO FRONT INTERIOR PANEL IS BROKEN AND RE-ATTECHED WITH WIRES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FRONT PANEL. TAGGED ICE MACHINE"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD, MUST PROVIDE INVOICE OF PURCHASE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)H000072160-18
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN(GREASE),IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.PLUMBER ON PREMISES,UNABLE TO ABLE TO FIX THE.TAGGED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE DISHMACHINE,AND USE DISPOSAL UTENSIL, AND FAX LETTER WHEN SINK IS FIXED.(FAX #312-746-4240)PROBLEM.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072160-18
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTEDD FROM 5-6-2010,REPORT #233603 # 35- DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. # 38-DRAIN LINE TUBING IS MISSING FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000072161-10
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(STORAGES AND PATIO BAR.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP),INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.UNDER THE GRILL,BEHIND AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE ,AND PATIO STORAGE.REGROUT FLOOR WHERE IS NEEDED(1ST FLOOR,REAR AREA).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,ARE BROKEN AND NOT SEALED.SEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. A SELF CLOSED DOOR IS NEEDED AT EMPLOYEES' WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA.
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. CLEAN CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA,BUILD-UP OF DUST.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
MAY 62010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINE TUBING IS IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE DRAIN LINE AND COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA.
DRAIN LINE TUBING IS MISSING FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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 THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT COOLER NEAR THE STAIRCASE. MUST PROVIDE.
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