Restaurant Profile
CLARK
1952 W GARFIELD BLVD
CHICAGO, IL 60609
CHICAGO, IL 60609
12
Total Inspections
0%
Pass Rate
11
Failures
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Result:
Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 OBSERVED REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER, BOXES, CRATES, MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ALL THROUGHOUT GROUND AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. MUST REMVOE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS WALK IN COOLER, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AND REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS INCLUDING GROCERY AREA.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEREN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
Jul 8, 2025
Result:
Fail
12 violations
Key Violations:
|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER, BOXES, CRATES, MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ALL THROUGHOUT GROUND AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.PIC PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA OR HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PLEASE SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.PIC PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, ITALIAN BEEF, NACHO CHEESE, CORN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMAELY 20 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE BLACK FLIES FLYRING THROUGHOUT PREP, CASHIER AREA, STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. MUST REMVOE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS WALK IN COOLER, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AND REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS INCLUDING GROCERY AREA.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEREN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
Mar 26, 2024
Result:
Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. THE MANAGER PROVIDED A HAIR NET DURING THE INSPECTION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, TABLES AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
May 8, 2023
Result:
Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH UTENSILS AND RAGS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOX CONTAINER STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. FOODHANDLER BROUGHT VOMIT KIT TO LOCATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Nov 9, 2022
Result:
Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION, MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DAMAGED FLOORING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FREEZER DOOR ON SALES FLOOR.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY DURING STORAGE.
Oct 31, 2022
Result:
Fail
10 violations
Key Violations:
|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PREP COOLER IN USE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.3F. MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED . TAG REMOVED ON 11/1/22, UNIT MAINTAINING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP AND BEVERAGE COOLER: SALAD 57.9F, CUT TOMATOES 48.2F, DELI MEAT 49.9F-51.5F, CHEESE 48.5F, MAYO 46.6F, SOUR CREAM 50.5F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS $200 VALUE. COLD FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON PREMISE WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. COS ON 11/1/22. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION, MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DAMAGED FLOORING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FREEZER DOOR ON SALES FLOOR.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY DURING STORAGE.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/4/21, REPORT #2534297: #47: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. #55: MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER, REAR STORAGE AREA AND ADJACENT STORAGE NEXT TO PREP AREA, REAR YARD . MUST CORRECT ALL OF THE ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Oct 4, 2021
Result:
Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010);;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL AND FINISH WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE AREA AND ADJACENT STORAGE NEXT TO PREP AREA,REAR YARD
Sep 27, 2021
Result:
Fail
23 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010);;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED);;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS);;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM,DISH WASHING AREA,ON SALES FLOOR COFFEE STATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS);;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN OPEN TO GO DISPLAY COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. '1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH ENTRY/EXIT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 5-7 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN PREP AREA AROUND HAND SINK AND APPX. 10 DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/27/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)(CITATION ISSUED);;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND DELI DISPLAY UNIT,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE AREA AND ADJACENT STORAGE NEXT TO PREP AREA,REAR YARD.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL AND FINISH WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AT STORAGE SIDE ADJACENT TO PREP AREA AND SERVICE COUNTER.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;64|MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED 3- MALE EMPLOYEES AND SEVERAL CUSTOMERS INSIDE OF STORE WITHOUT FACE COVERINGS.EMPLOYEES PUT ON MASK DURING INSPECTION.EMPLOYEES STILL SERVICED CUSTOMERS WITHOUT FACE COVERING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FACE COVERS AT ALL TIMES INSIDE OF PREMISES.(7-28-060)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
Aug 7, 2020
Result:
Out of Business
0 violations
May 28, 2020
Result:
Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS..;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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