Hema's Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2018
82
Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Hema's Kitchen stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 10, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 10, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Hema's Kitchen squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IN REAR PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS BY PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE OND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINETS IN LIYCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 2, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/24/17 REPORT#2078972 35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. 36 MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IN REAR PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS BY PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE OND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINETS IN LIYCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPEMNT ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EAQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEANA ND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL SAME STORAGE ROOM.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 31, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Aug 24, 2017
Complaint
10 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WALLS OF BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICES. 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 MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, PORK, RICE, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 4/28/17. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2049477, DATED 4/28/2017. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED; #32; REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR SWINGING DOORS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN, THEY ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN RUST FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN REACH IN 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS & WALL BASE)IN PREP AREA, UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY LOWER PIPE AND LOOSE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Apr 28, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 4/20/17, NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
28
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT UTENSILS IN PREP AREA TO AVOID CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR FRAME TO CHEMICAL CLOSET, CLOSET DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR SWINGING DOORS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN, THEY ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVES, DRIED FOOD PRESENT. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA, EXTREAMLY FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, LEVEL OFF THE KITCHEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL. FOOD ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; LAMB, RICE, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1633062, DATED 3/18/16 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #30 MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS #32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. #33 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. #34 MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REGISTER AREA #35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM AND BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING/DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH & DINING AREAS. #38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM. #43 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT UTENSILS IN PREP AREA TO AVOID CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR FRAME TO CHEMICAL CLOSET, CLOSET DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR SWINGING DOORS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN, THEY ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVES, DRIED FOOD PRESENT. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA, EXTREAMLY FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, LEVEL OFF THE KITCHEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL. FOOD ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MISSING WALL EDGE IN FRONT WINDOW. REPAIR DETACHED/HANGING CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2016
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REGISTER AREA AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM AND BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING/DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH & DINING AREAS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET & REGISTER.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG MOPS AND BROOMS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPING FACE,HAIR AND MOUTH AND HANDLING SPOON TO STIR FOOD ON STOVE AND TOUCHING CELL PHONE,ANOTHER PERSON ON CELL PHONE AND THEN HANDLING (PEPPERS AND RAW ONIONS) ON CUTTING BOARD,ANOTHER ONE HANDLING DIRTY AND CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1583211 10/20/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF GASKETS OF THE 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.#33-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FANGUARDS OF THE 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP,MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE THRU-OUT SURFACES,THE CART WITH SPICES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT THRU-OUT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.#45-NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REGISTER AREA,ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM AND BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING/DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH & DINING AREAS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET & REGISTER.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG MOPS AND BROOMS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 26, 2015
Recent Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE THRU-OUT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CART WITH SPICES AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE THRU-OUT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CART WITH SPICES AND MAINTAIN.
34
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Oct 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE AT 60.0F. ON TOP OF SMALL TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WHEN IS COLD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER AND WHEN IS HOT MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR HIGHER ON A HOT HOLDING UNIT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $7.00,TOTAL 4 LBS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE THRU-OUT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CART WITH SPICES AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT THRU-OUT THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND RE GROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
34
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 8, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH RICE AND FLOUR.
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTER /HOOD(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP). STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2014
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: FOUND EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,WITH ONE INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE DOOR AND OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR OVER ONE INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. FRONT INSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON TH BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH RICE AND FLOUR.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS,TRAYS UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CART WITH SPICES, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE,MOP SINK AND ALL THE CABINET/SHELVES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. WATER AND WET FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST DRY THE FLOOR ALL THE TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTER /HOOD(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP). STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Aug 5, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT. SINK NOT SET TO WASH, RINSE OR SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY SET. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT THE END OF INSPECTION AFTER BEING NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-16-12 NOT CORRECTED. #30-MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,#34- DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE GREASE HAS ACCUMULATED.#35-MUST FILL IN ANY GAPS BETWEEN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD.#42- HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY STORE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LID ON BULK FLOUR CONTAINER.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY SPICE FOOD CART ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILE AND TILE GROUTING WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Aug 16, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 47.4F, AND YOGURT AT 43.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASH AND RINSE DISHES AND UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. NO SANITIZER WAS FOUND ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT SENT AN EMPLOYEE TO BUY A CONTAINER OF BLEACH AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE DISHES WITH A CONCENTRATION OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE GREASE HAS ACCUMULATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FILL IN ANY GAPS BETWEEN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD. SEAL THE GAP IN THE CORNER OF THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE BREAD OVEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jul 7, 2010
Consultation
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
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Jun 17, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND LINE COOLER AT 58.4F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SPINACH @ 54.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F. SUPERVISOR SALAZAR CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL @ 312-746-5426.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED SPINACH @ 54.8F, 1LB COOKED LENTIL @ 58.1F, 1LB COOKED CHICKEN @ 51F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOODS STORED IN FREEZER BUT BE IN CLEANABLE CONTAINERS AND COVERED, NOT PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALL POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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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. BROKEN LID OF BULK RICE CONTAINERS, MUST REPLACE. METAL PREP TABLE AND ROUND OVEN BEING ELEVATED WITH BRICKS WRAPPED IN TIN FOIL. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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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 ICE MACHINE ICE BIN MUST CLEAN,
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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. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN UTILITY MOP SINK, MUST REPLACE. CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT OF FLOORS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. DIRTY LINENS FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED ON CLEAN PREP TABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hema's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hema's Kitchen on file is from Apr 10, 2018. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hema's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Hema's Kitchen.
Has Hema's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hema's Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hema's Kitchen 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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