Clarke Bros Subs
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Clarke Bros Subs 18 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
18
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen cod fish is stored over loaves of bread.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Three flying insects in back storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee preparing food items.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil and bell peppers stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris. Exterior of cooking equipment is soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of small reach in cooler is soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease near fryers.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from AC unit in storage room. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
39
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects in back storage closet.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on prep line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager certification provided per manager he left all certifications at home. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee certification provided per manager he left them at home. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black soufflé cup used to scoop slaw.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf across from triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxed fountain drinks stored on floor near triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date labels stuck on clean dishes stored on shelf across from triple sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled with Food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food containers stored on floor in back of establishment.
25-05-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks stored not inverted in customer self service area.
25-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from AC vent in storage room.
29-11-4
32
Jul 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking on prepped cheese and deli meat containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: No change **Admin Complaint**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: No change **Admin Complaint**
21-14-4
86
May 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking on prepped cheese and deli meat containers **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables **Warning**
21-14-4
86
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese, manager properly stored food items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage area
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf above flat top grill, employee moved beverage **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 cell phone on prep table near hand wash sink
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of Oil stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are dusty above cooking equipment
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Macaroni and cheese and raw beef stored uncovered in reach in cooler and freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris by cooking equipment and prep table
36-27-5
58
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches on walls above and to the left of triple sink located left side of kitchen entrance. Manager killed 2 of 4 roaches. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ranch dressing, aioli (48-50F - Cold Holding), located above chill line in flip top cooler. 5 SS cups of ranch and 3 SS cups of aioli a¿¿ also 6 sliced tomatoes, 5 sliced cheese (46-50F - Cold Holding); food items placed in another cooler by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 1 spray can of butane fuel stored on top of refrigerator on right side of kitchen entrance. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed left-side hand wash sink behind service counter with trash can in front of sinka¿¿blocking access. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment is currently on an open warning for employee training. Callback inspection due in March
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located left side behind service counter has mold like substance on the back wall.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches beneath table stand located on the far left behind cashier station. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with long beards without beard guards.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees preparing food without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on two large plastic buckets on drying rack next to triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on flip top cooler located behind service counter are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled behind cook station at service counter and triple sink and storage racks.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers on drying rack next to triple sink.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top cooler located behind service counter are soiled. Double oven beneath grill station located behind service counter is soiled on bottom. Vent hood over cook station located behind service counter is soiled.
23-03-4
33
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training provided **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tiles near back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom of triple door cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Roaches approximately 10 roaches inside of bread bag. 5 live roaches on wall behind reach in cooler 2 on floor under cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: One live roach on floor near freezer, manager killed and discarded roach. Two dead roaches on floor in office /dry storage area, one dead roach on floor between mop sink and freezer area. Manager discarded dead roaches. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pastrami (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (58F - Cold Holding) food items stored in small cooler near register per employee food items were in cooler since opening 11am grilled onions (57F - Cold Holding) cooked at 2:30 pm employee moved onions to another cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No Time/Temperature Control for Safety food(s) stored in cooler. Per owner a technician will be repairing cooler today. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training provided **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No change **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No change **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tiles near back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No change **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom of triple door cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No change **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open cases of cups stored on floor - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No change **Time Extended**
25-05-4
55
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Roaches approximately 10 roaches inside of bread bag. 5 live roaches on wall behind reach in cooler 2 on floor under cooler **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pastrami (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (58F - Cold Holding) food items stored in small cooler near register per employee food items were in cooler since opening 11am
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pastrami (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (58F - Cold Holding) food items stored in small cooler near register per employee food items were in cooler since opening 11am grilled onions (57F - Cold Holding) cooked at 2:30 pm employee moved onions to another cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training provided **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above reach in cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tiles near back door
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of mayo stored on floor in dry storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom of triple door cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open cases of cups stored on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution stored on floor, employee properly stored solution **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
41
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One broken shell egg on carton of eggs
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of Strawberries stored in hand wash sink in prep area, manager removed strawberries **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink solution
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage area
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tile near register and Coca Cola drink refrigerator
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint or beard guard on employee preparing food items **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris and grease under fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two bags of sugar on floor non dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching Brown sugar
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 108-111F employee reheating water **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of Microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment Rolling cart next to fryer Gaskets on flip top coolers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on interior of Flip top cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall near fryers and hand wash sink
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Wet wiping cloths used Line the bottom of single flip top cooler
21-30-4
39
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
22
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Washing dishes then put on gloves to drop a chicken in fryer, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Grabbed raw chicken then changed gloves and grabbed sushi rice, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/22
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna in container on top off container with krab salad, employee rearranged front counter cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hot dogs opened on 6/22, mgr discarded them **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Miso paste with water and sauce with bullion, mg wrote time on **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners by food on prep table, back prep area, and above bagged food in storage area, mgr removed all spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr here for 3 months
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink solution on prep table, back kitchen, and blue solution in storage area **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Two open cans in back prep table, employee discarded them **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 95-100f water in warmer, no water in container, employee added water **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in storage room
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 40f raw fish on table, employee placed them in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Clarke Bros Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Clarke Bros Subs on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Clarke Bros Subs?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Clarke Bros Subs.
How does Clarke Bros Subs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Clarke Bros Subs most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Clarke Bros Subs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Clarke Bros Subs have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Clarke Bros Subs means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Clarke Bros Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Clarke Bros Subs is inspected around five times per year on average.
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