Le Pain Quotidien
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Le Pain Quotidien, the earliest from 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2020. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 18, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Le Pain Quotidien on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS,QUINOA SALMON ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 FOUND FAUCET HEAD AT FRONT PREP AREA PROFUSELY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS,QUINOA SALMON ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2262028: 6-501.111 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA DISCOLORED WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND FAUCET HEAD AT FRONT PREP AREA PROFUSELY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION: CHICKEN COBB SALAD, ZUCCHINI NOODLE SALAD, AND ALL SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PACKAGE WITH FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AFTER USE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA DISCOLORED WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, COOKING APPLIANCES AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR THE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGING. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO THAT ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Feb 7, 2019
Complaint
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION: CHICKEN COBB SALAD, ZUCCHINI NOODLE SALAD, AND ALL SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PACKAGE WITH FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15+ SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, WALL WITH BUSINESS LICENSES NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE, WALL NEAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NOR POSTED CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS NOT IN POSSESSION OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AFTER USE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA DISCOLORED WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, COOKING APPLIANCES AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR THE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGING. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO THAT ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Mar 26, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: GLASS BOTTLE WITH NARROW OPENING WASHED IN DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO WASH MANUALLY FOR PROPER INTERIOR WASHING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND AIR TEMPERATURE FOR MAIN PREP COOLER AT 58.4F, COOLER IS USED FOR PERISHABLES STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN REPAIRED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT SAID COOLER. FOUND 8 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 57.3F, 2 LBS DICED TOMATOES AT 56.5, 4 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 57.4 INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.
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Jun 23, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY USING SOUS VIDE FOR SHELLED EGGS WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO APPROVED HACCP PLAN AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 1LB OF FOOD VALUED AT $2. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BREAD AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROPERLY CLEAN THE FLOORS.
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, MILK, TURKEY, ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. 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: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER/BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SHELVING AND THE DISHMACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jun 16, 2016
Routine
5 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 walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving had grease build, 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 dish machine not clean, had grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors that had peeling paint, exposed concrete in rear kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area shall be provided.
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Feb 11, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT/DUST PANS NOT MAINTAINED.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.ALSO CLEAN/MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STATE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Nov 6, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le Pain Quotidien last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le Pain Quotidien on file is from Mar 18, 2020. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Pain Quotidien?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Le Pain Quotidien.
Has Le Pain Quotidien's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Le Pain Quotidien have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Le Pain Quotidien 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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