Sarpino's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Sep 14, 2023
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Score
Inspectors have visited Sarpino's Pizzeria 13 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 14, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Sarpino's Pizzeria is from Sep 14, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Allergen training as required” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sarpino's Pizzeria is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Sep 14, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE AND TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIORS OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 12, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581223 DATED: 9/5/23; #38 OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS FROM 2019 - 2021; NO 2023 NOR 2022 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #10 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH BROKEN HOT WATER FIXTURE (HOT WATER AVAILABLE USING LOWER FIXTURE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE AND TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIORS OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 5, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REPORTS FROM 2019 - 2021; NO 2023 NOR 2022 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH BROKEN HOT WATER FIXTURE(HOT WATER AVAILABLE USING LOWER FIXTURE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE AND TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIORS OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 20, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH A DISCARD DATE ON ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 29, 2021
Complaint
7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH A DISCARD DATE ON ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA GROUND NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK, OBSERVED THE HOT WATER DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND A LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 18, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WHILE ON DUTY; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CUTTING/PREP BOARDS AT PREP TABLES AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST STAINS ON VENTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 29, 2016
Reinspection
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: CUTTING BOARDS NEED CLEANING AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND MIXER AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA
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Sep 22, 2016
Routine
5 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: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE 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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS DURING THIS INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED WHICH IS PIZZA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #45FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. SEE REPORT#1578977 DATED 10/15/15 SERIOUS VIOLATION 4-72-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS NEED CLEANING AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND MIXER AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(PIZZA, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARDS USED TO PREPARE PIZZA. SCRUB AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS TO REMOVE BLACK GROOVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEADY STREAM OF HOT WATER RUNNING FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR FAUCET SO WATER DOES NOT CONTINUOUSLY RUN. MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 4, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT ABOVE OVEN/UNDER HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND APRONS STORED ON CLEAN CONTAINER/UTENSIL SHELVING UNITS.
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Oct 20, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sarpino's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sarpino's Pizzeria on file is from Sep 14, 2023. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sarpino's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sarpino's Pizzeria.
Has Sarpino's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sarpino's Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sarpino's Pizzeria 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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