Frank's Chicago Shrimp House
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
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Score
Frank's Chicago Shrimp House has been inspected 17 times since 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Frank's Chicago Shrimp House's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTATINERS CONTAINING (FLOUR & SALT) WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Aug 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Nov 10, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 8, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN FACILITY. SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR CONDITION WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND TORN GASKET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST UNDER HOOD OF FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GATE AND MISSING PANELS ALONG DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MSSING PANEL AND MAINTAIN ENCLOSED AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDER HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND 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,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN DOOR GASKETS AT FRONT PREP 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASH ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ACROSS FROM THE REAR PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
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May 12, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA,AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION, FOUND OUT THAT THE COOLER IS STILL NOT WORKING AT 80.0F. TECHNICIAN ON PREMISES. STATES THAT THE COOLER WAS AT 40.0F WHEN HE CAME BUT IT WENT DOWN AGAIN AND THE COOLER STARTS TO SMELL BURN. TECHNICIAN STATED ALSO THAT THE COOLER IS READY TO GO AND HE CANNOT FIX IT ANYMORE. TAGGED REMAINS ON THE COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA,AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE BACK OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER OF THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEA,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMP OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. AT 50.0F DOWN TO 47.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP FOR 40.0F OR BELOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WAS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER BUT IT WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). TAGGED COOLER " HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG AND NOT TO USE THE COOLER UNTIL IT IS REACHING A TEMP OF 40.0F OR BELOW.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA,AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE BACK OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER OF THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEA,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers without proper hair restraints. All food handlers must wear a hat or hair net in food prep areas.
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Apr 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed bus pans (which are used for prepped food items) stored right side up. Instructed all multi use items must properly stored, upside down or inverted, to prevent contamination.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed reach in freezer with ice accumulation on the interior side walls. Instructed to defrost, clean, sanitize and maintain all freezers.
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Jul 10, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 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: REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING/RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM AND TOP OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS. REPORTS FOUND DATED FROM 2103, ONE INVOICE FROM 2014 AND NO ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC INVOICES. MUST PROVIDE RECENT SERVICE REPORTS, ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION OR ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE CONDIMENT STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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 FLOORS IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR AND FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER (RIGHT)DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 20, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES HAS BUILD UP OF DUST & GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE WALK IN COOLER AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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Jan 22, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Must clean, and sanitize 3 compartment sink surfaces.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by mop sink faucet had crack/gap, shall be repaired/sealed, wall by electrical box had gaps/holes, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frank's Chicago Shrimp House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frank's Chicago Shrimp House on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frank's Chicago Shrimp House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Frank's Chicago Shrimp House.
Has Frank's Chicago Shrimp House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Frank's Chicago Shrimp House have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frank's Chicago Shrimp House 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 Frank's Chicago Shrimp House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frank's Chicago Shrimp House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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