Burg Bar & Grill (The)
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
70
Score
Burg Bar & Grill (The) appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 21 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Burg Bar & Grill (The) on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated employee and she washed in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris exterior rear of kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in rear storage room. Employee moved oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves in reach in cooler across from grill soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
70
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle located on shelf above three-compartment sink containing blue substance not labeled. Operator labeled squeeze bottle soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler located outside in rear of establishment shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
64
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw fish and tater tot's in reach-in freezer located in dry-storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw fish and tater tot's in reach-in freezer located in dry-storage room. **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:20am a. potato salad (61F - Cold Holding); 47f b. coleslaw 57 (61F - Cold Holding); 40f c. blue cheese crumbles (68F - Cold Holding); 52f d. cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding); 52f e. tzatziki sauce (47F - Cold Holding) 37f f. beef patty (47F - Cold Holding); 36f g. sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); 39f h. potato salad (47F - Cold Holding) 37f I hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding) 40f j raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) 37f Operator placed items in ice bath and turned down both coolers temp. Re temp at 1230pm Will email DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: From reach-in cooler on cooks line a. blue cheese crumbles 69f cold holding b. coleslaw 69f cold holding c. tzatziki sauce 53f cold holding d. potato salad 47f cold holding e. raw ground beef patty 46f Operator placed items in ice bath. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled. Meat slicer on prep table in kitchen used more than 4 hours ago is soiled food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled. Meat slicer on prep table in kitchen used more than 4 hours ago is soiled food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and scrubber stored inside of bowl of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Metal pans and bowl stored in bowl of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair bottom of reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on right side reach-in cooler door on cooks line. Bottom shelves of prep table in kitchen and storage rack in dry-storage are rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on right side reach-in cooler door on cooks line. Bottom shelves of prep table in kitchen and storage rack in dry-storage are rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Admin Complaint**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on reach-in coolers doors in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler near meat slicer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Reach-in cooler near meat slicer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets reused to store beef patties in reach-in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets reused to store beef patties in reach-in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located outside in rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located outside in rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves above prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves above prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-45-4
32
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching raw beef patties then remove gloves and touch single-serve gloves without washing hands. Discussed with manager proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Six commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi fish located in reach-in cooler on cooks line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen don gloves begin preparing hamburgers without washing hands first. Discussed with manager proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above tzatziki sauce in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw fish and tater tot's in reach-in freezer located in dry-storage room. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:20am a. potato salad (61F - Cold Holding); 47f b. coleslaw 57 (61F - Cold Holding); 40f c. blue cheese crumbles (68F - Cold Holding); 52f d. cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding); 52f e. tzatziki sauce (47F - Cold Holding) 37f f. beef patty (47F - Cold Holding); 36f g. sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); 39f h. potato salad (47F - Cold Holding) 37f I hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding) 40f j raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) 37f Operator placed items in ice bath and turned down both coolers temp. Re temp at 1230pm Will email DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three-compartment sink. Discussed with manager hand wash sink is the only sink used to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled. Meat slicer on prep table in kitchen used more than 4 hours ago is soiled food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and scrubber stored inside of bowl of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic blue substance not labeled. Located above three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls without handles stored in multiple containers of seasonings on shelf above prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks located near mop sink not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves above prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-45-4
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair bottom of reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating food on cooks line. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on right side reach-in cooler door on cooks line. Bottom shelves of prep table in kitchen and storage rack in dry-storage are rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of pickles and one case of raw shell eggs are stored on floor in walk-in cooler located outside in rear of establishment. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on reach-in coolers doors in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Back door of kitchen is open. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler near meat slicer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets reused to store beef patties in reach-in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
25-32-4
Basic - Six commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi fish located in reach-in cooler on cooks line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located outside in rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-17-4
8
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above coleslaw in refrigerator near meat slicer. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 2:00pm. Employee placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 2:45pm a. sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); 40f b. blue cheese crumbles (61F - Cold Holding); 47f c. sliced tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding)49f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled. Located on shelf in warewashing area. Operator labeled squeeze bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for dishmachine chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves above prep table in kitchen.
14-45-4
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry-storage shelves are rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Knife rack on cooks line is soiled with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. No back door on
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Refrigerator next to meat slicer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple sources cream containers are reused to store food.
25-32-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
29
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
16
Dec 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
26
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in dry storage room on top box of foil sheets. 1 rodent dropping on top of refrigerator in dry storage room. 4 rodent droppings on cases of soda on same rack as foil sheets All droppings removed and areas cleaned/ sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items removed from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared sandwiches from 2 days ago in prep reach in cooler no date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cups used as scoops in flour/sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open sodas on cooks line. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed cell phone from cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area() covered with standing water. Water or oil on floor in kitchen under beer rack near swinging door
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Dry storage door open during inspection while truck order was being put away. Employee closed **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cooks line hand wash sink does not work
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels for hand washing stored outside
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. reach-in-cooler.Mold like substance floating in water in bar keg coolers
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burg Bar & Grill (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burg Bar & Grill (The) on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burg Bar & Grill (The)?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Burg Bar & Grill (The).
How does Burg Bar & Grill (The) compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Burg Bar & Grill (The) most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Burg Bar & Grill (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burg Bar & Grill (The) have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 21 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Burg Bar & Grill (The) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Burg Bar & Grill (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burg Bar & Grill (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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