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BEAT

Wendy'S Properties, LLC

4901 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
49/100

Mixed record — 14 of 21 inspections passed

Inspections
21
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-24
Pass Rate
67%
4 failures
Score
49/100
BEAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-24
Failed 4 inspections (2022, 2020, 2018...)
Pest Activity issues found across 8 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 36×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-07-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PART OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. NOTED BOTTOM OF INTERIOR STRUCTURE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WITH A RUST COLORED SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE TRASH INSIDE DUMPSTER WITH REUSABLE APRON ON. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED NEW APRON. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE APRON WHEN HANDLING TRASH AND BEFORE EXITING KITCHEN AREA.

serious Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTDOOR REFUSE ENCLOSURE NOT CLEAN. NOTED DEBRIS AND FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE.

minor Documentation & Training

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTED SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2604969 CONDUCTED ON 10/21/24 NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. OBSERVED BUSINESS LICENSE COVERING REPORT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSU...

2024-10-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DOG WALKING IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. LIVE ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANIMAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND ABOVE RIM. DUMPSTER COMPANY ARRIVED ON SITE TO PICK UP GARBAGE DURING WRITING OF REPORT MUST REMOVE TRASH AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-3...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE/DRY MOPS CORRECTLY. COS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT COVERING/SHIELDING IN THE MEN'S PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHT COVERING/SHIELDING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2023-09-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19--THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

2023-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AND SHELF NEXT TO THE GRILL AND FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING LINE.

2022-10-03 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED TILE FLOORING MISSING GROUT IN THE COOKS LINE, IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE, AND NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT TILE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

2022-09-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED TILE FLOORING MISSING GROUT IN THE COOKS LINE, IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE, AND NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT TILE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

2022-08-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK; WATER TEMPERATURE AT 78.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT ADJUSTED...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD-HOLD PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPM...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE CUSTOMER SODA MACHINE (RIGHT SIDE), AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE CABINETS LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTAC...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED TILE FLOORING MISSING GROUT IN THE COOKS LINE, IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE, AND NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT TILE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/11/2022 REPORT #2554144 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #56 (6-303.11) FOUND A BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB INSIDE THE "BUN" WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST CORRECT PREVI...

2022-04-11 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED TILE FLOORING MISSING GROUT NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT TILE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND A BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB INSIDE THE "BUN" WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND THE CHILDREN'S MENU OFFERING A CHOCOLATE MILK WITH 140 CALORIES AND ADDED SWEETENERS; NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060.

2021-04-21 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERKY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR OOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATON VENT INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-01-05 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SLIME ON CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT OF FACIITY NEAR CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2020-10-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-09-28 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LID STORAGE DISPENSER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY FOR DRINK STATION NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND ELEVATE MOPS TO FACILITATE DRYING AT UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

2019-03-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2018-06-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS GREASY AND,GRILL GREASY DUE TO WORK DIRT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TOREMOVE WORK DIRT

2018-03-27 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 10 FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON THE WALL NEXT AT SODA MACHINE AREA AT DINEING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS GREASY AND,GRILL GREASY DUE TO WORK DIRT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TOREMOVE WORK DIRT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT OT WATER TANK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS.

2017-11-17 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED FLOOR TILES, LOCATED BETWEEN BOTH COOK/PREP STATIONS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2017-07-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL ,PREP COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER..MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD & FILTERS

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

2017-07-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/10/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-0...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL ,PREP COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER..MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD & FILTERS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FRONT ICECREAM DRIP TRAY.

2016-05-31 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SIDE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER END OF FRYER WHERE MISSING FLOOR TILE IS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN DINNING AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2015-09-23 Pass License

No violations found.

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