El Dos Ruedas
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, El Dos Ruedas has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 12 violations to closer to 14 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so El Dos Ruedas trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (103 F - Hot Holding); croquettes (103 F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. As per employee less than 2 hours. Operator increased the temperature.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above fish inside the walk in cooler. Employee placed eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the salt . Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling throughout the preparation area in the kitchen and the 3 compartment sink.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a thermo stored above preparation area in the kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the kitchen are.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at the 3 compartment sink area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on preparation table in the kitchen area.
21-12-4
45
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed not easily accessible at hand wash sink near stove in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed not easily accessible at hand wash sink near stove in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed using a bowl to scoop ingredients inside container in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed using a bowl to scoop ingredients inside container in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor in ware-wash area not smooth and sealed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed floor in ware-wash area not smooth and sealed. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in ware-wash area not smooth and sealed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed floor in ware-wash area not smooth and sealed. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets for the reach in cooler across stove and also of the walk in cooler. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door exit with gap below door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed back door exit with gap below door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
70
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed at the time of the inspection, operator was fixing a broken pipe and water was turned off. Operator was able to fix within five minutes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above raw beef inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice and beans in the walk in cooler date marked 9/23. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) date marked on 10/02 in the walk in cooler and rice and beans date marked on 9/23. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed ham (76F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (76F - Cold Holding); lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) in the front counter prep area out of temperature. Per operator removed from reach in at 10:30am. Operator placed in freezer to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees were not able to wash their hands because at the time of the inspection, operator was fixing a broken pipe and water was turned off. Operator was able to fix within five minutes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed not easily accessible at hand wash sink near stove in kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed at the time of the inspection, operator was fixing a broken pipe and water was turned off. Operator was able to fix within five minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near stove. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed at the time of the inspection, operator was fixing a broken pipe and water was turned off. Operator was able to fix within five minutes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the time of the inspection, operator was fixing a broken pipe and water was turned off. Operator was able to fix within five minutes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in front area soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed using a bowl to scoop ingredients inside container in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensil not inverted stored in utensil holder at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee water bottles stored inside reach in cooler across stove. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door exit with gap below door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor in ware-wash area not smooth and sealed. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in ware-wash area not smooth and sealed. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed container of sugar with no label at the front counter. Employee placed label on the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plugs for three of the dumpsters. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets for the reach in cooler across stove and also of the walk in cooler. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers stored above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 opened water bottles stored inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed establishment not washing the oranges before prepping for freshly squeezed juice. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow draining of water in the hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
29-19-4
11
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed rice (52 F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45 F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (55 F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (50 F - Cold Holding); pork belly (47 F - Cold Holding); beef (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator all food were cooked more than 24 hours ago. Stop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed all food inside walk in cooler and reach in cooler at 41°F or below. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout front counter, kitchen and ware washing area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed ceiling tiles throughout front counter, kitchen and ware washing area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a thermo stored inside the reach in cooler across the stove. Employee removed it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed a thermo stored inside the reach in cooler across the stove. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at the front counter not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at the front counter not labeled. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Cooked pork not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed cooked pork at 78°F. Employee was advised about the cooking temperature. Employee cooked the pork to 147°F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03C-61-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing cup at the front counter without any kind of sanitizer. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked potatoes. Operator removed raw chicken at the bottom. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed rice (52 F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45 F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (55 F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (50 F - Cold Holding); pork belly (47 F - Cold Holding); beef (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator all food were cooked more than 24 hours ago. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries (60 F - Cold Holding)stored on top of the preparation table. Employee placed French fries inside the walk in cooler. Also observed rice (52 F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45 F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (55 F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (50 F - Cold Holding); pork belly (47 F - Cold Holding); beef (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator all food were cooked more than 24 hours ago. Stop sale was issued. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (108 F - Hot Holding) malanga (78°F Hot Holding )at the steam table at the front. As per Employee less than 1 hour. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside the hand wash sink at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee did not know how to sanitize utensils. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by the 3 compartment sink. Employee washed it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several food inside the walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a coffee cup inside the salt. Employee removed it. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout front counter, kitchen and ware washing area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at kitchen area and also at the front counter soiled with grease debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler temperature at 48°F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink inside reach in cooler. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a thermo stored inside the reach in cooler across the stove. Employee removed it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed employee add chlorine to the soap then rise the utensils and put utensils to dry. **Warning**
22-54-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handler inside the sugar, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen. And also at the men's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several food inside the walk in cooler and reach in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at the mop sink outside of the establishment. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table by the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at the front counter not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
13
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then continued to grab cut tomatoes without washing hands. Coached and showed employee and manager when and how properly wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
12A-27-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken over tomatoes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table above the containers observed cooked pumpkin (119F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket with raw beef stored in the walk in cooler floor, Manager removed it from floor and placed it over a plastic crate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with soil residue at cook line, observed oven interior soil with grease buildup located at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler at cook line observed pulled pork not covered, employee covered it on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
55
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler roasted pork leg (69, 70F - Cooling), as per owner cooling since the night before. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler roasted pork leg (69, 70F - Cooling), as per owner cooling since the night before. Employee discarded food items. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table observed a cut tomato (70 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour, employee placed it black in the cooler for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal pot stored In the hand wash located in the kitchen, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed ham, pulled pork, raw steak not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler observed a case of raw fish, raw bacon on the WIF floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots stored over the three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease accumulation on the storage shelves located in the kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, cooler located in the cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted, reach in cooler in the cook line. **Warning**
14-33-4
27
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cutting board stored on kitchen floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Dos Ruedas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Dos Ruedas on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Dos Ruedas?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Dos Ruedas.
How does El Dos Ruedas compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Dos Ruedas most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Dos Ruedas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Dos Ruedas have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Dos Ruedas 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 El Dos Ruedas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Dos Ruedas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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