Fon Fon Chinese Cusine
8253 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 19, 2026
Fon Fon Chinese Cusine was last inspected on May 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
May 19, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
5 general-
GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes laying on counter tops and prep stations. Instructed manager to properly store in sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the shelving inside of the walk in cooler to remove debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet base at the 3 comp sink with leaks. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the washroom fixtures dirty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cobb webs and debris in corners in the ceiling rear and in the dining areas. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed carboard badly stained, lining the shelving in the walk in cooling unit. Instructed to remove as a means of preventing possible mold build up and possible contamination of foods stored in cooling unit.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the deep fryers and the wok station with a build up of grease splatter and food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor of the walk in freezer unit with a build up of food debris and other debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease on the wall behind the cooking station and on the pipes for water. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor in walk in freezer. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Bottom shelves of prep tables, exterior of dry storage bins and walk in cooler shelves not clean, food debris. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase behind cooking line not clean, debris/dirt. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored on counter. Instd to store in santizing solution when not in use
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils improperly stored in room temperature standing water. Instd to store properly (ex. Hot water at least 135f or on a clean surface)
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive debris/residue on handles of dispensing scoops for dry storage containers. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken thawing out on the drain board of the 3 comp sink. Instructed manager to properly thaw foods under running water or inside the walk in cooler.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving inside the walk in cooler dirty. Must clean and maintain. Also must defrost and clean the interior of the front deep freezer.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors along the wall base and in corners to remove spills, grease and/or debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures in the prep cooler; beef at 50f, chicken at 50.1f, shrimp at 50.2f. Manager voluntarily discarded approximately 8lbs of food at $75. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature at 50.8f instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed chicken improperly thawing at room temperature. Instructed person in charge to properly thaw under refrigeration or cold running water at all times.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following previous core violations from report #2510752 dated:06/03/2021 not corrected; #53 toilet room receptacle in need of cover. Instructed to maintain covered at all times.#55 floors under and around all equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up.walls in prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter.instructed to clean and maintain clean.#51 leak at 3 compartment sink faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain. #49 all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up.instructed to clean and maintain.#47 cutting boards in need of cleaning to remove all food stains and build up.instructed to clean and maintain. #41 all wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution.instructed to correct and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be marked with the commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of cleaning to remove all food stains and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All handles and doors on reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle in need of cover. Instructed to maintain covered at all times.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Walls in prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed approx 30-lbs of raw shrimp at improper temperatures of , 64.0f, and 67.0f inside 3- compartment sink. Instructed to maintained cold foods at 41.0f or below. Food was removed by ( pic) and discarded at cost approx $60.00-cos. Priority violation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed approx (2)- 40-lb pans of chicken at 29.0f being improperly unthawed underneath prep table. Instructed to unthawed inside cooler.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on premises at this time. Instructed to provide for all managers with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed container of bean sprouts stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on prep tables and bulk containers. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea events procedure and clean-up kit during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure and the necessary items needed for the clean-up kit. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (eggs, 57.2 f and chicken 53.1 f) held at improper temperatures/cold holding. Instructed that cold holding for tcs foods should be 41 degree f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in the walk in cooler and the 2-door prep cooler. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease, and food debris on the cooking equipment in the kitchen area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease deposits, dust, and debris on the floors in the corner areas of the facility as well as on the floor area next to the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation # 58 from report #2213861 dated september 5, 2018 not corrected. Instructed to correct and maintain. #58 all certified managers are required to have allergen training. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.11 observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up procedure on premises for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed no date marking system on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 observed bulk containers not labeled with common name of the item at this time, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.b observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.11 observed no employee health policy on premises at this time,instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up procedure on premises for vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide.priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed no date marking system on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-203.11 observed no temperature measuring device (metal stem ) for taking food temperature, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 observed bulk containers not labeled with common name of the item at this time, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.13 observed no test kit on premises for testing chlorine sanitizer.priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: 5-103.12 OBSERVED NO HOT WATER HOT WATER TANK WENT OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.b observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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