Fairgrounds
Last inspected: Sep 28, 2022
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Score
Going back to 2017, Fairgrounds has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 28, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Fairgrounds since Sep 28, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 28, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 THE NORTH BATHROOM DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON THE UNWRAPPED PASTRIES (CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS) IN THE DISPLAY CASE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL UNWRAPPED AND UNCOVERED PASTRIES IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE AT 171.7F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS MISSING A LID. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST HAVE A LID INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING, MENU BOARDS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE NORTH BATHROOM DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Apr 4, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 25, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2453616 ON 10/21/20 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - THE WASHROOMS DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 149.2F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Oct 21, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A FOUL SEWAGE ODOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR DRAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 THE WASHROOMS DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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Oct 13, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 154.8F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND MENU BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SLIME OFF OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOOD PACKAGING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CONVECTION OVENS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOUL SEWAGE ODOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR DRAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE WASHROOMS DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOCIAL DISTANCING BETWEEN GROUPS OF CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED 2 GROUPS OF CUSTOMERS SITTING AT TABLES THAT WERE LESS THAN 6 FEET APART. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TABLES MUST BE AT LEAST 6 FEET APART TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
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Jul 31, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 24, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD HOLDING FOODS SUCH AS 14.1LBS. COOKED SLICED CHICKEN 44.2F,46.4F,50.0F,5.5LBS. SLICED TURKEY 46.4F,46.2F,45.7F.2LBS. KIMCHEE 44.6F,10 DOZEN POOLED EGGS 51.8F,3.3LBS. COOKED KALE 47.5F,5.5LBS. CARMALIZED TOMATOES 49.6F,2LBS. ROASTED PINEAPPLES 46.4F.,4LBS. ROAST BEEF 46.4F-47.8F,2LBS. TOMATOE SOUP 45.3F,1.4LBS. COOKED PASTA 47.1F,2LBS. CORN DOGS 45.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 51.8LBS.$101.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS (129.8F).MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES FOR HAND WASHING.MANAGER STATES WATER WAS TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH SINK.COLD WATER IS NOW RESTORED AT HAND SINK.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F.WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.MANAGER ADJUSTED COOLER THE AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 34.6F.MAY RESUME USAGE.COS (PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT (QUATS)TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,CHICKEN,RICE,HUMMUS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STRONG FOUL SEWER SMELL WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FRONT COFFEE BAR AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON INSIDE OF SPOUTS OF SOME BEER TAPS AND WATER TAP,ICE MACHINE PANEL.
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Jun 9, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MODBAR ESPRESSO, ESPRESSO MACHINE AND BETWEEN GLASS RINSE STATION AND CUSTOMER AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION A PERMANENT BARRIER BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPING AND SERVING FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAIN. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Mar 17, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fairgrounds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fairgrounds on file is from Sep 28, 2022. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fairgrounds?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fairgrounds.
Has Fairgrounds' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fairgrounds have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fairgrounds means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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