Public record information on Chicago Health Inspections for Diva Restaurant located at 3542 N Halsted St.


DIVA RESTAURANT

3542 N HALSTED ST , CHICAGO, IL, 60657


Inspection ID: 2577504. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 06/16/2023, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REMOVE DEAD SMALL ROACHES BETWEEN COOLERS AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER . MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REPAIR/REPLACE | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE INSIDE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND INSIDE THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING,UNDER DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

Inspection ID: 2577067. Canvass performed on 06/09/2023, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

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10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED PREP/DISHROOM. ONE HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PREP AREA HOWEVER IS AWKWARD TO REACH FOR HANDWASHING MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REMOVE DEAD SMALL ROACHES BETWEEN COOLERS AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REPAIR/REPLACE | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER . MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE INSIDE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND INSIDE THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING,UNDER DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,SEAL BASEBOARD WALL TILES AT SAME AREA. CEMENT BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NORTH-EAST CORNER ALONG BASEBOARD WALL UNEVEN,POROUS NOT CLEANABLE(EXCESS GRIMES AND GREASE ON IT)REMOVE PREPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Inspection ID: 2554884. Complaint performed on 04/27/2022, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED IN ONE OF TWO OF THE UNISEX RESTROOMS, THE HANDWASHING WATER PRESSURE WAS LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Inspection ID: 2554452. Non-Inspection performed on 04/18/2022, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

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Inspection ID: 2537377. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 10/27/2021, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

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Inspection ID: 2535044. Canvass performed on 10/20/2021, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

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3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER WITH GREASE AND PEELING DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE BOTH AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND HALLWAY TO KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-20-19 REPORT #2289117 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #37-INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #51- NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH CRATES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH THICK GREASE, GRIME, AND DIRT.#56- NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON PIPES/CONDUITS ON EDGES COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspection ID: 2534676. Non-Inspection performed on 10/12/2021, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

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Inspection ID: 2289143. Canvass performed on 05/20/2019, resulted in a 'Out of Business', Risk 1 (High).

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Inspection ID: 2289117. Complaint performed on 05/20/2019, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

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3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 45.1F, PORK BELLY 45.9F, NOODLE 46.4FF, CHICKEN 45.5F, BEEF 45.9F, EGGS 46.4F, POT STICKERS 47.5F, VEGIE GHOZA 48.1F, RICE 45F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 | 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY | 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 4/25/2008. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY | 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.8F AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE 48.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 | 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 | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT SUSHI EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLES. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO DRAIN BOARD OR SHELVING FOR DRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD OR APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR DRYING. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH CRATES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH THICK GREASE, GRIME AND DIRT, AT THE EXTERIOR DOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIR WAY WITH STANDING WATER AND WHERE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS ARE STORED. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY 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. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)

Inspection ID: 2288862. Complaint performed on 05/09/2019, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
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Inspection ID: 2159697. Complaint performed on 04/10/2018, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE SUSHI PREPARATION AREAS IN POOR REPAIR(TAPE HOLDING UP FIXTURES). MUST REPAIR. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE PREPARATION COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. | 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER ABOVE RESTROOM AREAS.(STORAGE AREAS)MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED/ORGANIZED. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE WATERINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Inspection ID: 2159667. Canvass performed on 04/03/2018, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

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32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP TO COVER WIRE SHELVING TO LEFT OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL STORAGE SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ROUGH RESIDUE FROM UNDERSIDE OF COOK LINE COOLER HANDLES. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTERS FROM WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.

Inspection ID: 1559850. Canvass performed on 07/02/2015, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

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32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE OVERHEAD/WALL MOUNTED METAL WIRE SHELVES USED FOR POT, PAN, AND PLATE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOODS. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE CARPETING ON THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection ID: 1547052. Canvass performed on 06/12/2015, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

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