Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EUROPEAN CLASSIC on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645581
Location recorded for this inspection · EUROPEAN CLASSIC · 5930 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND STOVE AND FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OT REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613709
Location recorded for this inspection · EUROPEAN CLASSIC · 5930 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OT REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613633
Location recorded for this inspection · EUROPEAN CLASSIC · 5930 N ELSTON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OT REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2590420 DATED 3/5/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
62
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: OBSERVED ASHTRAYS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND COMPLY WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590420
Location recorded for this inspection · EUROPEAN CLASSIC · 5930 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES WITH DIRT, CRUMBS, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB/ BLOWNOUT BULB AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MUST ALSO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULB.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576926
Location recorded for this inspection · EUROPEAN CLASSIC · 5930 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING.MUST REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562049
Location recorded for this inspection · EUROPEAN CLASSIC · 5930 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTSWITCH AND WALL PLATE VERY BUMPY AND DIRTY ON WALL AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIRS. SURFACE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD/NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF CRUMBS AND GREASE DEPOSIT ON SHELVES, TABLES AND RACK. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES TABLES AND RACKS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND STOVE AND FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN SHELVES AND IN BASEMENT. ALL ITEMS RELATED TO THE BUSSINESS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED SO THAT SURFACES CAN BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522322
Location recorded for this inspection · EUROPEAN CLASSIC · 5930 N ELSTON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELF BEING USED UNDER PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE ON WALLS MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/24/2019, REPORT #2285698. #58-ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS HAS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 4/24/2019, REPORT #2285698. MUST DISPLAY MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285698
Location recorded for this inspection · EUROPEAN CLASSIC · 5930 N ELSTON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALSO PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY FOOD AND SPICES CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ALL BAG OF FLOUR AND SUGAR MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HOLE AND GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,REPAIR HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ONE OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAS ARTICLES/ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUCH ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD HAS NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS HAS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015470
Location recorded for this inspection · EUROPEAN CLASSIC · 5930 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: dis play cooler door tracks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Damaged/ broken floor tiles, exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area by display cooler, shall be repaired/sealed. Floors by front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951392
Location recorded for this inspection · EUROPEAN CLASSIC · 5930 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall outside storage room closed had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763839
Location recorded for this inspection · EUROPEAN CLASSIC · 5930 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763237
Location recorded for this inspection · EUROPEAN CLASSIC · 5930 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES (PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1527613 ISSUED ON 03-06-2015) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND ABOVE FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING STORED IN BASEMENT AND IN PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES AND REORGANIZE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60646
82 of 103 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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