Figo Wine Bar
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Figo Wine Bar nine times, with records going back to 2017. The most recent visit was on Aug 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Figo Wine Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREPARATION COOLER IN THE BASEMET PREP AREA TO HAVE THREE (3) DOORS WITH DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR TORN GASKETS AT THE BASEMENT PREP COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA NEAR THE COOKING AREA TO BE SLOW LEAKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECCESARY EQUIPMENT STORED DISORGANIZED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CORNER THAT IS ALSO SHARED WITH THE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF THE FACILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR/UPSTAIR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD TO HAVE MISSING FILTERS ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE ANY MISSING FILTERS IN THE OVERHEAD VENTILATION.
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Aug 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AROUND SUMP PUMP. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL SHELVES IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVE AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11--- THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS EXPOSED, RAW BRICK/STONE, UNEVEN WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES: WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, WALL BACKSPLASH AT THE 1ST FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/COVER TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING WALL TILES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 28, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: COLDWATER AT THE 1ST FLOOR COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THE FAUCET HANDLE. MUST TURN ON THE COLD WATER FOR USE FROM THE VALVE UNDER THE SINK TO ACCESS COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE COLD AND HOT WATER FROM THE FAUCET HANDLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WATER/ICE, THAT IS FOR CONSUMPTION, SURFACES THROUGHOUT AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO STORED ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-2-19 REPORT #2304067 NOT CORRECTED. #51- NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (KITCHEN) ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.#58-: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE WATER FILTER USED TO PROVIDE POTABLE DRINKING WATER FROM THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHER/BAR HAND WASHING SINK. HAND SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PRIVATE DINING ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: COLD WATER DOESN'T COMPLETELY TURN OFF ON THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS EXPOSED, RAW BRICK/STONE, UNEVEN WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES: WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, WALL BACKSPLASH AT THE 1ST FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/COVER TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING WALL TILES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLEANING TOOLS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE DISH AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING TOOLS CORRECTLY, INVERT SOILED MOPS AT THE MOP SINK.
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Aug 2, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (KITCHEN) ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 26, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, PRIVATE DINING ROOM AND FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAKS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE BUT NOT BEING USED (NO FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS VACUUM PACKAGED). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FROM PREMISE OR CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR A VARIANCE AND HACCP APPROVAL. EQUIPMENT WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE SINK PER CITY CODE AND REQUIREMENTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (KITCHEN) ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOORS ON FIRST AND BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AT THE PRIVATE DINING ROOM/STORAGE, AT THE FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Dec 13, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR SEAL WOODEN WINE STORAGE SHELVES TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IS MADE OF EXPOSED, COARSE BRICK. THE WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AND FOOD/ALCOHOL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Dec 12, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMER ACCESS. OBSERVED LARGE OPENING/WALKWAY (GREATER THAN 4 FEET WIDE) IN BAR BETWEEN FOOD PREP AREA AND LIQUOR SERVICE AREA. THIS GAP OPENS DIRECTLY INTO FOOD PREP AREA WHERE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND HAND SINK ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE GAP MUST BE ELIMINATED WITH A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ACCESS TO FOOD PREP AREAS. 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 THE 2ND FLOOR EXTERIOR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, NOTED APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAPS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE BASE OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE RODENT PROOFING ON THIS DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR SEAL WOODEN WINE STORAGE SHELVES TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO LIMIT SPLASHING ON SURROUNDING FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IS MADE OF EXPOSED, COARSE BRICK. THE WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AND FOOD/ALCOHOL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Figo Wine Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Figo Wine Bar on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Figo Wine Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Figo Wine Bar.
Has Figo Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Figo Wine Bar 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 Figo Wine Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Figo Wine Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Figo Wine Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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