WHIRLYBALL.
1825-1855 W WEBSTER AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 18 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 282025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19--OBSERVED HEAVY SPILLS INSIDE WINE AND BEER SLIDING COOLERS AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.115--OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER BY GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 212025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 194 INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 198F. HOT WATER SANITIZNG FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE BETWEEN 180-194F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON SIDES OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN.
OBSERVED HEAVY SPILLS INSIDE WINE AND BEER SLIDING COOLERS AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO MEASURE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER BY GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 272024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS PAR COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 45.3 F, COOKED CHOPPED CHICKEN 45.3 F, PARM AND HERB 46.2 , GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 45.3 F, SHAVED (47.6) AND GRATED PARMESEAN CHEESE 47.4 F, SLICED CHEESE 46.5 F, SLICED TURKEY 45.6 F, MOZERELLA CHEESE 50.1 F, PEPPER JACK CHEESE 47.9 F, CHEESE SAUCE 50 F, PICO DE GALLO 48 F, GARLIC AIOLI 46.5 F, VEGGIE AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS 48.3, COOKED PASTA 47.8 F, PAR COOKED BEEF SLIDERS 50.6 F APPROXIMATELY 400 LBS VALUED AT $2500.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER #1 50. 1 F INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
NOV 132023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-201.15-- MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING/MOPPING. 6-201.11--DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS.---. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN----BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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NOV 62023FAILED11 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE 1ST FLOOR BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL WASH CYCLES ATTEMPTED AND MACHINE PRIMED. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
NOTED THE MAIN DISH WASHING AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT OPERATIONAL, NOT ATTACHED TO PLUMBING UNDER THE SINK TO ALLOW THE DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER FROM THE SINKS BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ALLOW THE SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR WINE COOLER AND 2ND-FLOOR BAR BEER COOLER WITH POOLING LIQUID AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN STAGING PREP TABLE AREA. UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN THE COLD WATER OFF. MUST REPAIR.
MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING/MOPPING.
DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS UNDER THE HAND SINKS.----DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AND UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ----BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
THE UNUSED BEER COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 9-23-22 REPORT # 2564183 NOT CORRECTED #47- OBSERVED DRAIN HOSES INSTALLED ABOVE ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED.----- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.#55- SOME DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AT THE SECOND-FLOOR BAR AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- RESEAL THE PLASTIC BASEBOARD BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 232022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DRAIN HOSES INSTALLED ABOVE ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
NECK FAUCET LOOSE AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE DISHROOM. REPAIR ISSUE
SOME DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RESEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN
PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE,REPAINT. SURFACE MUST CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
FEB 42020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ONLY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK PROVIDED BEHIND BAR AREA WHICH IS USED MULTIPLE PURPOSE( FOR HANDWASHING AND TO DUMP FOOD LIQUID), AT FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN HANDWASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREA (PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C).
MUST CLEAN RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JAN 282020FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS,NO COMPLETED. INSTRUCTED F TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE(GLOVES,GARGLES,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT SECOND FLOOR BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE TO BE FILLED AND USED.UNIT IS INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER BEHIND DISCHARGE PIPES,UNABLE TO FILL DISPENSER PAPER.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID UNIT OR REMOVE DISCHARGING BEER HOSES/PIPES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C)"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
ONLY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK PROVIDED BEHIND BAR AREA WHICH IS USED MULTIPLE PURPOSE( FOR HANDWASHING AND TO DUMP FOOD LIQUID), AT FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN HANDWASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREA(PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT BOTH BARS(FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN,CUT FRUIT,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDER-COOKED FOODS OR COOK TO ORDER FOODS(HAMBURGER ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH/BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. REPAIR LEAKY HANDLE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
GREASE ON CEMENT FLOOR SURROUNDING WASTE OIL CONTAINER,IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEC 202019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER, ACROSS FROM THE STOVE, IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. REPAIR SLOW DRAINS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND BEHIND BOTH 1ST FL & 2ND FL BARS. REPAIR LEAKY HANDLE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY BASE OF FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OCT 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
3-501.16(A:1) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 3 SAUSAGE PIZZAS UNDER HEAT LAMP AT 110.3F AND ABOUT 10 POUNDS CHICKEN WINGS AT 118.9F INSIDE CHAFING DISH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD.VALUE AT ABOUT 100 DOLLARS. PIZZA AND CHICKEN WAS SETUP ON A TABLE(BUFFET SETUP).
4-301.11 FOUND HEAT LAMPS/CHAFING DISH NOT HOLDING TCS FOOD/PIZZAS AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES.(110.3F)(118.9) PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. TAGGED HEAT LAMP/CHAFING DISH.
3-306.11 FOUND NO FOOD GUARDS FOR BUFFET SETUP AT PREMISES. FOUND PIZZA UNDER HEAT LAMPS WITH NO FOOD GUARDS.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND SANITAION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 272017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR DOCK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, OBSERVED 20 SMALL LIVES FLIES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA, AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND ON WALLS AROUND THE UPSTAIRS AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, STAINS AND DARK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, AND ADJUST DOOR GASKET. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL 1 & 2-DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STOVE, DRIED GREASE PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, BEHIND BARS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, GREASE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 252016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (WHISKS, COOKING SPOONS, TONGS, SPATULAS) STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE UPSTAIRS BAR KEG COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WATER, REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
OCT 192015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL DRY UTENSILS,POT,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL RIGHT SIDE OF THE ICE MAKER, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, AND THE BOTH MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP CCOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS AND ICE BINS IN BOTH BARS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BOTH BARS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE COOLERS,PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
DEC 22014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE GREASE RECEPTACLES AT THE SIDES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR.
FINISH THE TILE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.
MUST COVER ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE BASEBOARD FOR THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET, 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY AND CONFERENCE ROOM. CAULK THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
NOV 242014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 25F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER AT 0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED WATER LEAKS FROM THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR DOORWAY AND 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
MUST PROVIDE GREASE RECEPTACLES AT THE SIDES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. REMOVE THE PLUMBER'S PUTTY FROM AROUND THE DRAINS FOR ALL SINKS.
CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE SHELVING IN THE DISHROOM.
FINISH THE TILE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.
MUST COVER ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE BASEBOARD FOR THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET, 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY AND CONFERENCE ROOM. CAULK THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM.
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