Hyderabad House Family Dining
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2025
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Going back to 2011, Hyderabad House Family Dining has 14 inspections in the public record. On Mar 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 10, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER (TWO REACH IN COOLERS) WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR WITH DIRT, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP/COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 11, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 31, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATED OF THE DATE THE FOOD WAS PREPARED. ALL SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE LABELED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE SMALL "COCA COLA" REFRIGERATION UNIT. MUST REPLACE. SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT GRILL WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
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Apr 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2016
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED PANEL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES FERMENTING YOGURT ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR. YOGURT AT 57.5F. NO HACCP PLAN ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HACCP PLAN BY FEBRUARY 15, 2017 AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR NEXT INSPECTION. 1ST OFFENSE, NO CITATION ISSUED. 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 APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS OF THE FURNACE/STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZER AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER BEING INAPPROPRIATELY MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE BAGS OF FOOD STORED ON GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA, AND INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP IF NECESSARY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVE UTENSILS STORED UNDER GRILL IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE DEEP FREEZER AND COOLERS. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. RAW WOOD BEING USED AS THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF FOIL AND GROCERY BAGS, BOTH ARE PROHIBITED. RAW WOOD IF USED , MUST BE STAINED/TREATED. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR (COKE)COOLER ON EAST WALL. 2 DOOR(TRUE)COOLER ON SAID WALL. 1-DOOR COOLER NORTH WALL BELOW THE MICROWAVES. BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. ALSO, WINDOW SILLS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PREMISES NOT CLEAN, AND IN THE FURNACE/STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUSTOMER DINING, TOILET ROOMS, AND HALLWAY ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE PREMISES LEADING TO TOILET ROOM. ALSO, THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS DETACHED FROM THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM ON NORTH EAST SIDE OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE TOILET ROOM ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PREMISES. ALSO, SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE CLOSET ON THE NORTH EAST SIDE OF THE PREMISES HAS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDE.
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Jul 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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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, and under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, dining area, shall be replaced.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Mar 19, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 7, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND RAW CUT UP PIECES OF LAMB INSIDE THE MOP SINK AT TEMP OD 81.7F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE,PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSE FOOD. POUNDS 24,VALUE $144. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO ACCEPTABLE CHEMICAL SANITIZER: BLEACH,QUATS OR IODINE PROVIDED ON PREMISES. MANAGER SENT WAITER TO BUY BLEACH.SANITIZER PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST. THREE COMPARTMENT IN USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE AND NOT VISIBLE, IN FRONT OF IT A 55 GALLON GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINER(WITH GARBAGE INSIDE),THE SINK ITSELF WAS COVERED WITH LARGE POTS AND COLANDERS. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK,ALSO FAUCET TILT ALWAY TO THE RIGHT. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.EXPOSED HAND SINK FREE OF ITEMS AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-27-13,REPORT 1106416 #32-Replace with a wheel, dirty brick from under the two door refrigerator by the rear exit door. #33-Detail clean inside the ice machine #34-Replace missing floor tiles under the two door cooler by the rear door #40- Must provide stem thermometer to be able to check food temperature STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME MENTIONED VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERIES BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSIDE THE REAR/OUTSIDE STORAGE FULL WITH ICE BUILD-UP UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR/LID,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: cooked chicken at temp of 49.2f; pulled beef at temp of 46f to 47.7f; both products were stored inside two door cooler (unit air temp of 37.9); found a large pot of cooked rice and chicken at temp of 87.2F stored inside stove (unit was turned off), products was cooked yesterday per manager statement. Six cooked hard boiled eggs at temp of 59.1F, stored on top the prep table.Fresh eggs (7.6 dozen) were stored under the prep table at temp of 66.2F to 67.4F. A large bucket of home made yogurt was stored under the prep table at temp of 78.2F; also a container with cooked chicken was stored under the shelf uncovered on floor at temp of 67.8F. No time and temperature provided at present time for food products mentioned. Food was discarded and denatured. Pound 60,value $477. Critical violation: 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Replace with a wheel, dirty brick from under the two door refrigerator by the rear exit door.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Detail clean inside the ice machine
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Replace missing floor tiles under the two door cooler by the rear door
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide stem thermometer to be able to check food temperature
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May 26, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE 2 DOOR COOLERS AND PREP COOLER. ALSO ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH SPICES. FLOUR, SUGAR AND SALT NEEDS LABEL.
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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,AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED /UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. ALL HANDLE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS ARE BROKEN/MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA, AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN BOTH COOLERS IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hyderabad House Family Dining last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hyderabad House Family Dining on file is from Mar 24, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hyderabad House Family Dining?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hyderabad House Family Dining.
Has Hyderabad House Family Dining's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hyderabad House Family Dining have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hyderabad House Family Dining 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 Hyderabad House Family Dining inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hyderabad House Family Dining is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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