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LA PIZZA 1789

5840 SW 71 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10962561

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in across cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at entrance; containers of tomato sauce on floor. Observed multiple cases of oil on floor in kitchen. Observed in walk in freezer; heavy cream on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed multiple cases of oil on floor in kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing shield above dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed missing shield above dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish storage racks above. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed on dry dish storage racks above. **Time Extended**
  • 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed mop on floor in kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamins on same shelf with food and to go items in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer at pizza line garlic rolls inside black trash bags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink; no breaker for both. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer; no test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed chlorine sanitizer; no test kit. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no manager present; more than 4 employees working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed no manager present; more than 4 employees working. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no training on site for most employees; Brenda, Dominique, Alonzo, Lily, Ethan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed no training on site for most employees; Brenda, Dominique, Alonzo, Lily, Ethan. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929507

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed at time of inspection. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottles on dry storage racks above; above dishes and dry food. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in across cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at entrance; containers of tomato sauce on floor. Observed multiple cases of oil on floor in kitchen. Observed in walk in freezer; heavy cream on floor. Warning
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing shield above dishwasher area. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish storage racks above. Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in kitchen area. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor in kitchen. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamins on same shelf with food and to go items in kitchen area. Warning
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepare to garnish pizza with fresh basil with bare hands. Inspector intervened and employee tossed basil, washed hands, and garnished with gloved hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer at pizza line garlic rolls inside black trash bags. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach wall crawling next to cook line. Warning
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee prepare to garnish pizza with fresh basil with bare hands. Inspector intervened and employee tossed basil, washed hands, and garnished with gloved hands. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pesto sauce (56F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator, it's made from scratch with TCS ingredients and was made 4 days prior.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pesto sauce (56F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator, it's made from scratch with TCS ingredients and was made 4 days prior. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink; no breaker for both. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer; no test kit. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no manager present; more than 4 employees working. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at pizza line. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Observed no training on site for most employees; Brenda, Dominique, Alonzo, Lily, Ethan. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on rack with to go bags at front counter. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/30/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup without handle inside of cheese at reach in cooler. Operator removed the cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust and grease build up. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board that has cut marks that are no longer cleanable.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an iPhone on preparation station in the pizza station. Employee removed the iPhone from the area. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair and the gasket is torn.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of Alfredo sauce and box of milk stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife in between reach in cooler and preparation table in pizza station. Operator removed the knife . Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 80F. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing and electrical wiring hanging down from light fixture at dishwasher area in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a large black bag with bread at reach in freezer.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pasta in walk in cooler
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken strips (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in the pizza station. As per operator for about 30 minutes. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a gallon of Clorox stored next to rice on the shelf under the stove in kitchen area Operator relocated the container to another shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in the preparation sink in the kitchen area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a can opener soiled. Operator moved the equipment to dishwasher area **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in pizza station blocked by large plastic container. Operator moved the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed five employees present no food manager on duty. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomato sauce and tuna not properly date marked. As per operator from 2 days ago. Operator was informed that they need to date mark the products.

Inspection Date: 10/4/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine at bar area.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekins being used as scoop in tomatoes in walk in cooler. Employee removed ramekins. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust and grease build up.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping mozzarella sticks and at front counter without a hairnet. Also observed kitchen employee and pizza station employee engaged in food preparation wearing no hairnet. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of butter, salad dressing and a case of mozzarella stored on walk in cooler floor. Also observed buckets of Alfredo sauce stored on walk in cooler floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor at bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice at bar ice machine.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing and electrical wiring hanging down from light fixture at dishwasher area in kitchen.
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray present.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on ceiling of walk in cooler in front of fans.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed aluminum foil worn and torn covering bottom shelf at dishwashing area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage thawing out on kitchen counter. Employee moved product to walk in to complete thaw process. Coached employee on proper thawing method. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of grease under hood and in baffle filters.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill under hood soiled with grease build up.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw scallops stored on top of French fries at front reach in freezer. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator cannot determine how long the chicken wings have been out of temperature. Operator was informed that the chicken wings are stop saled.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator cannot determine how long the chicken wings have been out of temperature. And sausage cooked (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler prep area as per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator moved the sausage and cooked chicken to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator was informed that the chicken wings are stop saled. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no CFM at establishment with 6 employees working at time of inspection.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser non functioning at bar.

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510999

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with butter stored on floor under the shelf at walk in cooler. Operator moved the products to a shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor at kitchen area.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between reach i. Cooler and preparation table pizza station. Knife was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the flour. Operator removed the handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service not stored inverted at preparation table. Operator inverted the articles. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (47 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler pizza station. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator started to moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomatoes sauce and pico de gallo not properly date marked. As per operator were made yesterday morning. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510743

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
  • 32-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. At women bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. At women bathroom. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloth on preparation tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed several wet wiping cloth on preparation tables. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified by common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed salt container not identified by common name. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and Alfredo sauce not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator from two days ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed cooked sausages and pasta and Alfredo sauce not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator from two days ago. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362526

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup inside of cheese used as scoop. The single service cup was removed. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with cheese and onion bag stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the products need to be at 6 inches from the floor. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between reach in cooler and preparation table. Operator removed the knife. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the salt. Warning
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. At women bathroom. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloth on preparation tables. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified by common name. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over lasagna sheet at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (49-50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator since yesterday afternoon. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (49-50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator since yesterday afternoon. And sausage (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the sausage to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and Alfredo sauce not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator from two days ago. Warning

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★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
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Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
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✓ Bar
✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Store
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Serves Beer
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Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
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Wheelchair Accessible
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