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THREE ROOSTERS, INC

12247 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

THREE ROOSTERS, INC has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 25, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 16, 2016, found no infractions.

3 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 2013. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 14, 2011. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 27 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 13 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Short Form Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN SLICED DELI MEAT PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE POP CRATES INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN FURNACE ROOM. GROUT LOOSE WALL TILES BEHIND UTILITY SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK. REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE EXPOSED SINK BASIN AROUND DRAIN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
  4. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE BEHIND FURNACE IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE POP CRATES INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION UNIT IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, CUTTING SAW, GRINDER (MEAT DEBRIS), UNUSED FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE, DISPLAY COOLERS IN SALES AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN FURNACE ROOM. GROUT LOOSE WALL TILES BEHIND UTILITY SINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BUTCHER AREA AND DELI DISPLAY CASE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Short Form Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154515 ON 8-20-12. 32-PROVIDE DIVIDERS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. 34-REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS (SALES, MEAT PREP, STORAGE, ETC) FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BUTCHER AREA. REPAIR/PAINT FLOOR IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. 35-REPAIR CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM. REPAIR WALL IN BUTCHER AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN BUTCHER AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN BUTCHER AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN MEAT PREP AND STORAGE AREA. 36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. 38-REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON EXPOSED SINK. 41- REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS FROM PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE DIVIDERS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS (SALES, MEAT PREP, STORAGE, ETC). FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BUTCHER AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, MEAT PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR/PAINT FLOOR IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM. REPAIR WALL IN BUTCHER AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN BUTCHER AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN BUTCHER AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN MEAT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR CASH REGISTER WHERE BEEF, CORN, CHEESE PREPARED AND SERVED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS FROM PREMISES.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAK AND REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. PROVIDE DIVIDERS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, DISPLAY SHELVES, SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS (SALES, MEAT PREP, STORAGE, ETC). FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BUTCHER AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, MEAT PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR/PAINT FLOOR IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM. REPAIR WALL IN BUTCHER AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN BUTCHER AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN BUTCHER AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN MEAT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE ON EXPOSED SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS FROM PREMISES.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  8. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE HOSE FROM EXPOSED SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 10-15 FLYING INSECTS AROUND SNO-BALL SYRUP CONTAINERS NEAR CASH REGISTER, PRODUCE SHELVES IN REAR SALES AREA, AND IN MEAT PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL/METER CLOSET NEAR MEAT PREP AREA, ONE LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR NEAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN SLICED DELI MEAT SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAK AND REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. PROVIDE DIVIDERS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, DISPLAY SHELVES, SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS (SALES, MEAT PREP, STORAGE, ETC). FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BUTCHER AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, MEAT PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM. REPAIR WALL IN BUTCHER AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN BUTCHER AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN BUTCHER AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN MEAT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN MEAT PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE ROOM AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS FROM PREMISES.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  9. Tag Removal

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Correct By: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR OF PREMISES. BROKEN TILES AT REAR OF PREMISES.FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Correct By: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE.(CHECK VALVE)
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Correct By: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DELI COOLER.
  10. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR OF PREMISES. BROKEN TILES AT REAR OF PREMISES.FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE.(CHECK VALVE)
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DELI COOLER.
  11. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

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