Ferajna Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2016
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Score
Ferajna Restaurant appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 23, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 23, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 23, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR CABINETS HAS GREASE BUILD UP, AND CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN REAR KITCHEN AREA, GREASE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
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Jun 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TOMATO SOUP,CHICKEN,SAUERKRAUT,PORK,DUCK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.ALSO FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 10/16/2015, REPORT #1579050, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 35 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR CABINETS HAS GREASE BUILD UP, AND CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN REAR KITCHEN AREA, GREASE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
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Oct 16, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND SERVICE FROM ILLINOIS LICENSED COMPANY MUST BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in coolers, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in coolers, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving. rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bar counter shelving(west bar) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had a hole in bathroom(men's west bathroom), shall be repaired/sealed.
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Apr 8, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TOMATO SOUP,CHICKEN,SAURKRAUT,PORK,DUCK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.ALSO FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMIN ATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES UP).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, PIPES WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING STOVE/OVEN, FRYERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BENEATH ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND ELEVATE ITEMS STORED TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SECTION OF CEILING IS PEELING INSIDE THE EAST MENS TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAIN AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK,WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EAST BAR 3 COMP SINK.ALSO,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE ALL THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS,BASEMENT AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 25, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage room not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Jul 17, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (EG PORK CHOPS, PIEROGI, SOUP, CHICKEN, SALADS, COOKED RICE, FISH ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, ALSO FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, PIPES WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING STOVE/OVEN, FRYERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER (WALLS AND CEILING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR OUTSIDE AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT INCLUDING FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND WALLS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND REAR BAR AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND MAIN BAR. ----INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR (4) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 12, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed mice dropping under refrigerator-approximately 30-40 dropping. Instructed to remove all evidence, detail clean and sanitize area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not proerly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Section of bar sink used for ice bin. Instructed to install cover or shield from ice being stored.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall not maintained in adjacent storage room. Instructed to seal openings in wall and repaint.
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Oct 27, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. GREASE TRAP AND ATTACHED PIPES UNDER 1 EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA ,UNCLEAN,GREASY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER-SHELVES,AIR FAN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST SHOW DOCUMENTS THAT LIGHT BULBS IN THE STORAGE AREA ARE SHATTERED PROOFED
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. 2ND BAR WHICH IS NOT BEING USED ,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ferajna Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ferajna Restaurant on file is from Jun 23, 2016. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ferajna Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ferajna Restaurant.
Has Ferajna Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ferajna Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ferajna Restaurant 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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