Dumpling Kingdom
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Dumpling Kingdom stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
By comparison, the average Allston facility scores 80, putting Dumpling Kingdom on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink used to store container with food items. Discontinue use for handwashing only. PIC removed it.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed knifes stored soiled on magnetic strips. Clean and sanitize before storing away. Clean the magnetic strip.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking line equipment and utility lines with grease build up. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counter.Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside grease container soiled with debris and grease. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
67
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 11-26-2025 upon reinspection the pest control operator's report from 11-21 indicates they spotted a live mouse in the basement and captured German cockroaches on traps. Have your exterminator come out for treatment and provide the report to damien.yee@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: out
590.003/3-302.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: out
590.002/2-301.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: out
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Assignment (pf)
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: out
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: out
590.005/5-205.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: out
590.003/3-304.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: out
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: out
590.003/3-302.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: out
590.004/4-501.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: out
590.004/4-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: out
590.004/4-202.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: out
590.004/4-204.112-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: out
590.004/4-601.11-C
29
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous large rodent droppings noted on the ground behind the building Provide updated pest control reports to the Health Department Landlord handles pest control on the exterior of the building
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease receptacle behind the establishment with soils/grease on the exterior- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Grounds behind establishment with soils droppings and debris- Clean area with proper frequency
590.005/5-501.111-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Space noted at the bottom of the rear exterior door - install new door sweep on the exterior and interior
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Old grease trap was removed from the establishment is behind the building in the alley- Call made during the inspection to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef anf vegetables stored together on the drain board of the sink in the lower level- Prepare foods seperately Raw foods stored directly over RTE foods and vegetables in the walkin refrigeration- Store foods properly Reviewed at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous bowls of fried chicken in bowls in ambient air in the kitchen with temperatures of 53F-60F Per staff the product was there for less than 1 hour All product was placed in refrigeration at the time of the inspection Product shall be maintained at 41F or below for cold hoding or at 135F or above for hot holding Cut vegetables stored on shelving at cookline at 48F Maintain in refrigeration
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food preparation in the dining room- There is no handwashing sink available for use in this area Discontinue and prepare foods in designated areas only
590.005/5-204.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine located in the lower level with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Large pan of frozen chicken on the counter in the lower level defrosting for preparation- Reviewed proper procedures with staff Product was placed in refrigeration
590.003/3-501.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Bowls used as scoops in multiple bulk food containers- Provide scoops with handles
590.003/3-304.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employees in food preparation areas with no hair restraints- Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Products stored in open containers on the floor at the handwashing sink located next to the cookline- Discontinue Removed during inspection
590.003/3-302.11-C
45
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of raw shrimp and meat stored over produce in reach in refrigerator. Store raw animal products below produce and ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash and rinse dials on dish machine not functional. Repair or replace as needed for accurate temperature reading. Rinsing at 178F at plate.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken nin refrigerator covered with plastic film at 80F. Cool cooked foods spread out and uncovered.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer buckets set up in kitchen for wiping cloths. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining bottom shleves of tables and under grill. Discard cadboard and discontinue using to covered shleves. Uas materials that are druable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
64
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shrimp between 43F & 45F. Product out for one hour placed on indirect ice to cool. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site could not verify an illness policy or provide all of the exlusionary symptoms. Provide illness policy and trained staff. Emailed handout in English & Chinese.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. Provide additional
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food in walkin and reach in coolers not labeled or date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be rat droppings on waste oil container behind business directly outside rear door. Provide update IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and disinfect all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment re-using eggs crates for straining foods. Remove and Discard. Reusing chicken boxes for food storage in freezer. Discontinue.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under cookline equipment of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous mechanical food preparation machines & mixers in the basement do not appear to be NSF certified. Provide evidence of NSF grade equipment or equivalent. If not NSF grade items must be removed. Items removed from use and owner states listed for sale.
590.006/6-501.114-C
50
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous mechanical food preparation machines & mixers in the basement do not appear to be NSF certified. Provide evidence of NSF grade equipment or equivalent. If not NSF grade items must be removed.
590.004/4-101.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chopped garlic 51F. Product out for one hour placed into refrigeration at below 41F to cool.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in strainer placed on top of used eggs crates Raw chicken stored above ready to eat vegetables in basement walkin cooler. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of employee handwashing. Retrain staff. COS.
590.002/2-301.11-P
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site could not verify an illness policy or provide exlusionary symptoms. Provide illness policy and trained staff. Emailed handout.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures or supplies to clean up V&D events. Emailed handout to the PIC.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. Provide additional
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food in walkin and reach in coolers not labeled or date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food employees handling raw meats and poultry in basement prep area with bare hands. Retrain staff to wash hands and don clean gloves.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be rat droppings on waste oil container behind business directly outside rear door. Provide update IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and disinfect all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment re-using eggs crates for straining foods. Remove and Discard.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under cookline equipment of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
23
May 21, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at prep areas on both level used to store equipment/utensils. PIC removed them discontinue . Use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent like dropping at the lower level. Elite Pest Control perform the inspectios. Follow up with their recomandstions at the most recent IPM report (this morning)/
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener with dried up food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Side of equipment and between equipment at the cooking line soiled. Exterior of bulk food units soiled. Shelves inside walk-in unit soiled. --- Clean all properly. Shelves at the meats walk-in unit covered with soiled cardbaord. Remove and clean properly. Interior of Lobster Tank soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line very soiled. Clean properly. Floor under bulk food unit storage soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a container with no properly fitting lid at the bulk food unit area. Provide a properly enclosed commercial grade container. Observed some boxes with food stored on the floor. Elevate proeprly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths soiled on the counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cups used to dispense bulk food items discontiue. Used handled utensils only.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food unit without proper labeling. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
52
Nov 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Eggs left in ambient temperature registering 58F. PIC placed them inside refrigerating unit (stated out for less than 1 hour). Mantain at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee at cooking line touching raw pork with bare hands to place in frylator. Discontinue use gloved hand or handled utensils.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Wall floor and utility lines under and around cooking line soiled. Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Oct 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly Can opener knife with rust. Clean to remove or replace.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent with grease build up . Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: The establishment has been inspected today by Elite pest control company. It appears to have cleaned certain areas but observed some droppings at lower level. Continue cleaning and follow up with instructions from pest control company.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top of Dish Machine soiled. Shelves at several areas on both levels soiled. Interior of some refrigerating units soiled. Exterior of bulk food containers soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at cooking line soiled with grease at some areas. Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
70
Aug 25, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No evidence of sanitizer set up during the inspection.Provide proper sanitizer solution in all work/prep stations. PIC correcting
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the inteior panel of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There is evidence of roach & mouse activity at the establishment(droppings soiled glue traps). Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the basement storage room floor to remove evidence of mouse droppings.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the cook line observed with heavy grease build up.Clean to remove grease & soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Dispensing equipment protection of equipment and food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide food grade scopps in all bulk storage containers.
590.004/4-204.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace all soiled glue traps. Notify pest control and monitor Remove the soiled glue trap at the cook line shelf. PIC removed. Discussed with the PIC not to place the glue trap at the cook line
590.006/6-501.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the light shields to remove evidence of dead insects.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing ceiling tile above the cook line.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls & attachments behind the cook line to remove grease and soils.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walk in freezer observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
50
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken placed in ambient temperature registering 55F and eggs registering 53F. PIC stated they had been there for less than 1 hour and placed them in walk-in unit. Mantain all TCS foods at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener soiled with dried up debris. Interior of ice machine soiled--- Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink near coffee section without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food containers without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Storage shelves at the cookin line prep area and inside walk-in unit soiled. Exterior of several bulk food containers soiled. ----- Clean all properly. Magnetic strips for knife storage with rust. Clean to remove or repair.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at cooking line stained. Resurface and clean/sanitize properly or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent soiled with grease and dust. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area with cold water faucet out of order. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed several meta trays and a pot stored on the floor. Store properly elevated.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
47
Jul 27, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Several hand sinks used to store soiled utensils or containers. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener knife with encrusted food debris. Slicer at prep area at lower level with dried up food debris. Bucket with in use tools containing soiled knife some with rust. ---- Clean and sanitized all properly. Replace if can not remove rust.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper handsink usage.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cold water with very low pressure at one of the handsinks in prep area. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Large containerd with dried food item stored below handsink at cooking line. Remove and store properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cups being used to dispense bulk food items. Discontinue use handled utensils only.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of bulk food items soiled. Shelves inside walk-in unit soiled. Interior bottom of Lobster tanks soiled. Several shelves at prep areas and cooking line soiled. --- Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoop for ice machine placed on top of it. Store properly in a clean and sanitized surface.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in anitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at Toilet handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior Rear Door sweep damaged with large gaps. Replace.
590.006/6-202.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dumpling Kingdom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dumpling Kingdom on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dumpling Kingdom?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Dumpling Kingdom.
How does Dumpling Kingdom compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Dumpling Kingdom most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Dumpling Kingdom's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dumpling Kingdom have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dumpling Kingdom means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dumpling Kingdom inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dumpling Kingdom is inspected around four times per year on average.
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