La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7 stretching back to 2023. La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7 was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 6 flying insects in the following area: One next to dishwashing machine Two in prep area Two in front service area One near POS at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: At callback observed 5 flying insects at front POS station. Operator stated they were serviced for pest control on Saturday PM. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: At callback observed two flying insects next to paper goods supplies. Employee killed both flying insects. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
86
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 6 flying insects in the following area: One next to dishwashing machine Two in prep area Two in front service area One near POS at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: At callback observed 5 flying insects at front POS station. Operator stated they were serviced for pest control on Saturday PM. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 6 flying insects in the following area: One next to dishwashing machine Two in prep area Two in front service area One near POS at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee prepping onions, emptied garbage and went back to prepping onions without washing hands and changing gloves. Operator discussed with employee and had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade of can opener and soda gun at front service line soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large buckets blocking path to hand wash sink next to reach in freezers in prep area. Operator removed buckets to clear path to hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in front tortilla making station and at hand wash sink next to reach in freezers in prep area. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cook line and front service line and ovens on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belonging stored next to stacked single use to go trays at counter across from bar area. Employee removed cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked cups on storage shelf at soda machine on front service line unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler in disrepair/ torn/ missing part of gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers and reach-in cooler drawers soiled. Also, exterior of reach in freezers in prep area, and exterior of the bases of blenders in prep area soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container at front tortilla making station containing white substance not labeled. Operator labeled container of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 pieces of fish thawed in sealed commercially package with label stating to remove prior to thawing. See Stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to plates at front expo service station. Person in charge removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) with test strip darker than the purple on strip of 200ppm. Employee added water to solution to dilute it to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect at front service line near chip bowls.
35A-02-7
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. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp and fish in reach in freezer in prep area-not all products commercially packaged. Person in charge removed fish and shrimp to properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand wash sink in bar area to fill sanitizer bucket. Also, observed hand wash sink in warewashing area used for dumping. Food debris and straw in hand wash sink. Discussed with operator and employee.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in prep area and in warewashing area. Operator replenished soap at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense salt in front prep area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 pieces of fish thawed in sealed commercially package with label stating to remove prior to thawing. See Stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf next to ice tea pitchers at front service line unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two,pairs,of tongs hanging from handle of stove. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave ne t to food warmer soiled with debris. Also, interior of oven next to food warmer on cook line soiled with accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer in prep area soiled. Also, exterior of cinnamon sugar container at front expo area soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed exterior of wall and surrounding area of walk-in-cooler soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white substance in front prep area not labeled. Person in charge labeled container of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
26
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Containers of lemons and limes store in ice bin in bar area and in ice bin at soda machine on front service line. Ice in bins used for drinks. Stop sale for ice.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Containers of lemons and limes store in ice bin in bar area and in ice bin at soda machine on front service line. Ice in bins used for drinks. See stop sale for ice.
08B-56-4
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. Milk opened Sunday, more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked milk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove soiled/ stained. Also, gray deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. Employee cleaned deflector plate during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to large ice machine. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf in front service station and one spray bottle in bar area. Operator labeled both spray bottles of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense sugar at front service line. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing from waste receptacle in women's restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple filters in hood above grills and fryers soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler drawers below grill soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Section of concrete flooring in warewashing area unsealed, in disrepair. Operator stated floor will be repaired in April. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two containers of white substance removed from original packaging on shelf near kitchen entry door and one container of same white substance on front service line not labeled. Operator labeled all containers of salt and sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed red snapper advertised on menu and only snapper available at establishment is Lane Snapper and Scarlet Snapper. This species of fish can only be advertised as snapper or scarlet snapper or lane snapper, but not as red snapper. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: At callback operator purchased a different brand of snapper since inspection but is not identified as red snapper which is what the menu states it as. Operator reaching back out to vendor. Time extended approved per Andrew F. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: At today's callback : manager unable to verify item is actually RED SNAPPER. Called restaurant depot for confirmation of item :856856006303. On invoice 11/9/24. Person In Charge unable to verify item. Said could be red snapper could be yellow snapper. The Fish item in walk in cooler at time of inspection. NOTE : this item may not be sold as " RED SNAPPER. " on menu unless proven so by verifiable means. **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
90
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed red snapper advertised on menu and only snapper available at establishment is Lane Snapper and Scarlet Snapper. This species of fish can only be advertised as snapper or scarlet snapper or lane snapper, but not as red snapper. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: At callback operator purchased a different brand of snapper since inspection but is not identified as red snapper which is what the menu states it as. Operator reaching back out to vendor. Time extended approved per Andrew F. **Time Extended**
52-01-4
90
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beef (48-58F - Cooling) in walk-in-cooler with lids on pans cooked around 3pm on day prior unable to cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale
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. cooked beef (48-58F - Cooling) in walk-in-cooler with lids on pans cooked around 3pm on day prior unable to cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale
01B-36-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of extra heavy puree in dry food storage area has large dent in middle of can. Stop Sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw raw beef stored above ready to eat taco sauce in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Also, raw shelled eggs stored above herbs in walk-in-cooler. Also, raw chicken stored over raw beef not commercially packaged in reach in freezer in back prep area. Operator removed raw beef in reach-in cooler and raw chicken reach in freezer to properly store. Operator removed herbs from under raw shelled eggs in walk-in-cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream, house made pico (47-50F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler. Operator stated items went in cooler this morning but lid was left open. Operator closed lid. Operator went back and removed both items and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple spray bottles containing toxic substance stored next to clean pans near large ice machine. Operator removed spray bottles of grill cleaners. Also, container of cleaner stored next to container of seasoning in dry food storage area. Operator removed cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed red snapper advertised on menu and only snapper available at establishment is Lane Snapper and Scarlet Snapper. This species of fish can only be advertised as snapper or scarlet snapper or lane snapper, but not as red snapper. **Warning**
52-01-4
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. Milk in walk in cooler opened on Tuesday not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment advertising tilapia on menu and when inquired with cook and operator both directed me to swap that is served as tilapia. **Admin Complaint**
52-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at end of kitchen next to fryer used for dumping by evidence of cut tomatoes in basin. Also, large bucket stored in hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator cleaned out tomatoes and moved bucket from both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior door and lip below door of ice machine soiled. Operator started to clean area during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in prep area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda boxes stored on floor in dry food storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Set of tongs hanging from handle of stove. Operator removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler drawers below grill soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in bottom of reach-in cooler across from grill has sticker still adhered to cut avocado.
08B-39-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) in front service area. Operator had employee remake sanitizer solution and retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
17
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled soiled plates then handled cleaned dish ware with same gloves without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager intervened. Plates moved for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle by Single Service lids at wait station. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. My. Paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle . Degreaser. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone charger cable by clean plates. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple frozen foods , fries, shrimp , chicken thawing at room temperature. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged stored above ready to eat fries in reach-in freezer in prep area. Operator started to remove raw beef to properly store. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) on cook line and on front service line. Operator added more water to dilute sanitizer solution. Retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. refried beans (48-54F - Cooling); cooked chicken (47F - Cooling); in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated foods were cooked last night. Foods stored stacked with lids on. Temp taken at 11am and have not reached 41F and below. See stop sale.
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. refried beans (48-54F - Cooling); cooked chicken (47F - Cooling); in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated foods were cooked last night. Foods stored stacked with lids on. Temp taken at 11am and have not reached 41F and below. Stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of sliced jalapenos dented and crimped at top rim of can. Stop Sale
01B-01-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Employees on duty started to fill out forms. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink next to fryers. Operator re threaded towels to properly dispense. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to fryers used to store bunches of parsley. Employee removed the bunches of parsley. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof of food safety training for any employees. Operator stated they will be holding a class for employees soon. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on counter next to soda dispensing machine unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils in bar area stored in pitcher of water less than 135F. Operator emptied water from pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two containers of white substance on front service area near beverage station not labeled. Operator labeled both containers of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on can rack in dry food storage area. Operator removed employees jackets to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
26
Jul 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Current plans do not match establishment layout. Plans showing a three compartment sink at the bar but it was replaced with a dishwasher Plans showing no ice machine inside the kitchen but there is an ice machine by the back prep area. It shows that there is a three compartment sink in the prep area and sink was replaced for a prep sink and prep tables showing on plans were removed. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensing inspection has 49 seats but establishment actually have a total of 149 seats. Reviewed with operator and provided seating change evaluation form. **Warning**
51-15-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7.
How does La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant 7 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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