WHITE CASTLE #58.
10301 S MICHIGAN AVE · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 19 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 182024FAILED1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2591441 ON 3-21-24:53- TOILET ROOM IN NEED OFCOVERED RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. 56-MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
MAR 212024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL REACH IN COOLER GASKETS.
BASE OF SMOOTHIE BLENDER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND REPLACE PLATE AT INTERIOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OFCOVERED RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 142024FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE ONLY HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN FULL AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER OBTAIN ROLL OF TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED AN OVER ABUNDANCE OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FRYERS, AND FLOORS. ICE CREAM MACHINE, INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND 18 EGGS IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 51.4 AND 44.4 DEGREES. FOUND 2 POUNDS OF SLICED TOMATES IN REACH IN COOLER AT 64.2 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE $10.00 4 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED A TUB OF FROZEN RAW GROUND BEEF PATTIES ON COUNTER TO THAW. PATTIES WERE IN A FROZEN STATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 DRAIN FLIES IN BASEMENT CORNER AT SUMP PUMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL REACH IN COOLER GASKETS.
BASE OF SMOOTHIE BLENDER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND REPLACE PLATE AT INTERIOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO HOT WATER IN MENS ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE HOT WATER REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN 110 DEGREES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
WASTE WATER ON FLOOR WITH EVIDENCE OF SEWAGE BACK UP AND FOUL SMELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT, CLEAN AND SANITZE ENTIRE AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OFCOVERED RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 312023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND SINK.
FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH AT THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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OCT 272023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND SINK.
FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH AT THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
FOUND THE PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2583617 DATED 10/18/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #59-8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2365807 DATED 03/16/2020 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #49-4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP STATIONS,PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, EMPLOYEE LUNCH TABLE AND INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. #55-6-501.13: **C** Cleaning Floors, Dustless Methods FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BETWEEN AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THROUGH OUT DISH WASHING AND OTHER PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILLS AND GREASE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
OCT 182023FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING HOT/COLD TCS FOODS, TAKING PAYMENTS, CHANGING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AND HAVE FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. PRIORITY 7-38-010 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
FOUND THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. A STRAINER OF ONIONS WAS SITTING INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND USE SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
FOUND MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND SINK.
FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH AT THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2365807 DATED 03/16/2020 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #49-4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP STATIONS,PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, EMPLOYEE LUNCH TABLE AND INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. #55-6-501.13: **C** Cleaning Floors, Dustless Methods FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BETWEEN AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THROUGH OUT DISH WASHING AND OTHER PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILLS AND GREASE. #55-6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY VENT COVER. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
MAR 162020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP STATIONS,PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, EMPLOYEE LUNCH TABLE AND INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY VENT COVER. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BETWEEN AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THROUGH OUT DISH WASHING AND OTHER PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILLS AND GREASE.
APR 102018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR NEAR GRILL UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHAKE MACHINE, CHEESE MACHINE, ETC
REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEAR FRYERS AND UPRIGHT TWO-DOOR FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DECORATION PALLETS IN BASEMENT.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR SHAKE MACHINE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FREEZER AND FRYERS.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ARTICLES, CARDBOARD, IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
APR 32018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE CLEANING SUPPLY CABINET IN BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE FILE CABINET NEXT TO CLEANING SUPPLY STORAGE IN BASEMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND DECORATIONS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR NEAR GRILL UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREZZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHAKE MACHINE, CHEESE MACHINE, ETC
REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEAR FRYERS AND UPRIGHT TWO-DOOR FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR SHAKE MACHINE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FREEZER AND FRYERS.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ARTICLES, CARDBOARD, IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
MAY 152017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.ALSO REPACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT FRONT DOOR.
MAY 82017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA . 5- DROPPINGS ON CHAIR AND 62 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CHAIR, BLUE STORAGE PALLETS AND ALONG FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/ SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS VIOLATION
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH (VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES) WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED, ( BEEF- 150.6F, HAMBURGERS-202.0F ETC).
REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.ALSO REPACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT FRONT DOOR.
FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ANDIN WASHROOMS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
AUG 292016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP FREEZER DOOR NEAR FRYERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, FRYERS, GRILL, COUNTERS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. REMOVE STICK SUBSTANCE OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 132014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPRTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT ALSO CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUID-UP,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
DEC 192013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC).
REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS UNDER WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR UTILITY SINK, SOUTH DRIVE THRU AREA, ETC. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR SOFT SERVE MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, UTILITY SINK, ETC. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
REMOVE PURSES AND PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AREA. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
DEC 172012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, FRYERS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
FEB 72012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.
FEB 32012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 49.9 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 9LBS OF EGGS AND 1/2 LB OF CHEESE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-50 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
MUST SEAL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND WASHROOMS.
MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE TOP LOADING SHAKE MACHINE.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.
MAR 252010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. MUST INSTALL MISSING PIPE ON SODA PIPE CONNECTION IN CEILING IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT SODA LEAKAGE ON FLOORS.
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. MUST ORGANIZE SOME STORAGE AGANIST WALLS IN BASEMENT AND STORE ON PALLETS TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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