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Chicago Health Dept

2026 S CLARK ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

13 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 13

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE STORAGE CONTAINER HOLDING THE FLOUR IN THE KITCHEN NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER HOLDING FLOUR IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LEAK REPAIRED AT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (MANAGER ON DUTY) TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Minor Pest Activity

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED. FOUND THE INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION (6-4-2025) INSIDE OF THE PEST CONTROL BOOK. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE VISIBLY POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED FOR INSPECTIONS. CORRECTED ON SITE.

JUN 4

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

JUL 9

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF ARRIVAL, WHILE THE FACILITY WAS OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11: OBERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -OBSERVED THE WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WALLS. THE VENT FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM HAS DUST ON IT; CLEAN VENT FAN ON CEILING.

MAY 15

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -OBSERVED THE WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WALLS. THE VENT FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM HAS DUST ON IT; CLEAN VENT FAN ON CEILING.

JUN 7

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WALLS. THE VENT FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM HAS DUST ON IT; CLEAN VENT FAN ON CEILING.

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JUN 24

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND PROPERLY IDENTIFING PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CLEANING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14

2022

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND PROPERLY IDENTIFING PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN DINING AREA, STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 FRUIT FLIES THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CLEANING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

COLD WATER FAUCET MISSING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2021 REPORT#2537234 #49 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR OPENING AREA AS WELL AS THE FAN VENTS ON TOP. OBSERVED A DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. #55 OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.' #55 OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA MISSING. (TILE ON SITE IMPROPER FIT) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSRTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

OCT 25

2021

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR OPENING AREA AS WELL AS THE FAN VENTS ON TOP. OBSERVED A DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA MISSING. (TILE ON SITE IMPROPER FIT) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA DAMAGED AND THE REAR TWO DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR GASKET SEALS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HEATING/AC VENT IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 10

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUN 2

2021

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR CORNER BY THE UTILITY SINK, ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER A TABLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PREP AREA BY THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE TOILET ROOMS AND ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLES WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND UNDER PREP TABLES AND BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. OBSERVED FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND NEEDS TO BE ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

JUL 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED SLICES OF CHEESE CAKE AND PACKAGED PUDDING IN A DISPLAY CASE ON THE FRONT COUNTER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY ACCORDING TO CODE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED SLICES OF CHEESE CAKE AND PUDDING MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION; INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SMALL FRYER ON REAR PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET AND AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

NOV 30

2018

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 27

2018

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED THAT POLICY IS NOT ESTABLISHED, EXAMPLE OF POLICY PROVIDED PRIORTY FONDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THAT SNOW ICE MACHINE IS TO CLOSE TO PUBLIC COUNTER, SNEEZE GUARD SHOULD BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THAT REAR ENTRY TO FOOD PREP AREA FROM BATHROOM HALL IS NOT SEPARATED FROM CUSTOMER USE. PLEASE PROVIDE BARRIER .

Minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTOR ON SHAVED ICE MACHINE AND HOT TEA MACHINE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MANAGEMENT SHOULD PROVIDE AGREEMENT OF GARBAGE CONTAINER SHARING OPTION OR HAVE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR OUTSIDE THRASH DISPOSAL.PRIORITY FONDATION VIOLATION .CITATION NOT ISSUED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGAN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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