AMERICAN GRACE
408 N MAIN ST, Trenton FL 32693 · 352-731-4221
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen directly above prep table in pizza prep room. Manager killed the roach and cleaned the area during this inspection. Administrative complaint and following day callback per Linda.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and serving food to the public with an expired license. License expired on 06/01/2026.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on pizza cutter stored on wall in pizza kitchen. One live roach crawling on conduit along wall above pizza prep table in back of kitchen. Six live roaches crawling on floor and wall in corner of storage room, directly beside walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored down inside handwash sink at cookline. An employee removed the pitcher from the sink during this inspection.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Gaps in wooden drop ceiling above pizza prep room.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Stack of clean plates stored on shelf up against handwash sink without splash guards at cookline.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at make-table and warmer at cookline have deep cut marks and are no longer smooth and cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches in wall beside vent near pizza make-table in back of kitchen. Three dead roaches on and around door frame at pizza station in back of kitchen. One dead roach stuck to ceiling above air conditioner in pizza prep room in back of kitchen. Manager had an employee begin cleaning the areas during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal phone stored on top of cutting board at refrigerated make-table at cookline. An employee removed the phone from the area during this inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground around dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign posted at handwash sink in pizza prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler and freezer doors throughout kitchen and storage areas soiled with mold-like substance.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior door to rear storage room left open during operation, several live and dead roaches found during this inspection. Manager closed the door during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Several ceiling tiles near cookline soiled with dust. 2. Floor below equipment at cookline soiled with grease. 3. Floor below equipment in rear storage area soiled with dirt and/or debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on table in server station.
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 27 violations recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle containing "Ibuprofen" stored on shelf at cookline, directly beside clean plates and above bread. Manager removed the medicine from the shelf during this inspection.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan containing cinnamon butter made in-house with a butter blend with date mark of 10/2. Manager stated he did not believe 10/2 was the correct date, but could not determine when it was made.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager primed the machine, still 0ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer bucket, then chlorine 50ppm. Inspector instructed manager to resanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Jug containing raw pooled eggs stored on shelf directly above commercially packaged roast beef inside reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler. Manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pans containing frozen raw chicken stored directly above box containing frozen raw fish inside reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw chicken away from the raw fish during this inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen directly above prep table in pizza prep room. Manager killed the roach and cleaned the area during this inspection. Administrative complaint and following day callback per Linda.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 1. Employee at cookline handled her personal phone with gloved hands, then proceeded to fill a bottle with margarine with the same gloved hands without first washing hands and putting on new gloves. Manager had the employee wash hands before continuing to work at cookline. 2. Employee with gloved hands at cookline sanitized the cutting board with a wet wiping cloth, then handled bread with the same gloved hands without first washing hands and putting on new gloves. Manager had the employee discard the bread and wash hands before continuing to work at the cookline.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. On prep table in server station: butter packets (68F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the butter packets have been sitting at room temperature for approximately 90 minutes and moved them to a freezer to rapidly reach 41F. 2. Inside reach-in cooler in server station: whipping cream (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cream was left in the counter at room temperature for approximately 15 minutes one hour prior.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on top of rolling rack, directly above cans containing food. Manager removed the glass cleaner from the area during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot in kitchen, below dish machine. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at threaded faucet on handwash sink near cookline. 3. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on side of building, near patio area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Three in-use cutting boards in kitchen are heavily stained. 2. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris on prep table near warewash area.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing sections of ceiling in pizza prep room.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Coffee mugs stored on visibly soiled trays in server station. Manager moved the mugs to the warewash area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Several boxes containing single-use cups and lids stored directly on floor in outdoor bar area. Manager removed all boxes from the floor during this inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Three in-use cutting boards in kitchen have deep cut marks and are no longer smooth and cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach stuck to wall below handwash sink near cookline. Manager had an employee clean the area during this inspection. Administrative complaint and following day callback per Linda.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee phone on prep table beside bowls containing food. Manager removed the phone from the table during this inspection. 2. Several employee jackets hanging from dish rack at cookline, in-contact with clean dishes. Manager moved the plates to the warewash area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several employees handling food in kitchen while wearing watches and/or bracelets on wrists.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with beard working in kitchen and handling food without wearing a beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter in server station.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Paper and plastic trash scattered on ground around dumpster.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored directly on floor beside ice machine in server station.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster inside enclosure beside building.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open. Manager closed the lid during this inspection.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg wash stored inside used single-use milk jug with open handle. Manager transferred the egg wash into a pan during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing chicken thawing at room temperature on prep table near cookline. The chicken is still partially frozen. Manager moved the chicken back into the cooler to continue to thaw under refrigeration.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling around air vents at cookline soiled with dust. 2. Floor in outdoor bar area soiled with dirt and/or leaves.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot below dish machine in warewash area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Cutting boards at cookline stained. 2. Yellow cutting board on shelf below prep table at cookline soiled with black substance. Manager discarded the cutting board during this inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two cutting boards at cookline have deep cut marks and are stained.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents on ceiling at cookline rusted. 2. Floor throughout dry storage area soiled with dirt and/or leaves. Employee swept the area during this inspection.
Aug 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Employee at cookline touched hamburger buns, lettuce, and onions with bare hands. Manager voluntarily discarded all during this inspection and had the employee wash hands and put on gloves before continuing to prepare the burgers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside reach-in cooler drawer below grill: steak (63F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated the steaks finished thawing approximately 30 minutes prior. Manager moved the steaks to a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. 2. Inside walk-in cooler: cheese (45F - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cold Holding); crab dip (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items were moved into the walk-in cooler from another cooler approximately two hours prior. Manager adjusted the temperature of the cooler and moved all items to a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. cheese (45F 1:25, 41F 1:55 - Cooling); fish (45F 1:25, 39F 1:55 - Cooling); crab dip (45F 1:25, 41F 1:55 - Cooling); steak (63F 1:20, 39F 2:00 - Cooling)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot below dish machine.
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Pet food and water dish on ground near restrooms in bar area. One cat in bar area. Manager stated the cat was a stray.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Deflector plate inside ice machine rusted. 2. Cutting board on table near cookline stained black.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf at cookline, directly above refrigerated make-table. Employee removed phone from shelf during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on doors of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids on dumpster left open.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Light and ceiling near cookline in kitchen soiled with dust. 2. Wall near pizza oven soiled with dust.
Feb 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Employee at cookline slicing tomatoes for sandwiches. Employee is touching tomato with bare hand. Inspector instructed employee to use tomato for cooking and ensure it heats to 145F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing grill cleaner and two aerosol cans containing bug poison stored on top of canned goods rack above cans of food. Employee removed all chemicals from area during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance.
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/ Four employees working without a certified food manager present. Inspector observed all four employees handling food during this inspection. Certified food manager, Jeff, arrived at the end of the inspection.
No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No handwash sign posted in restroom near bar. 2. No towels available at handwash sink in outdoor bar area.
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. One new employee cutting vegetables in kitchen. Employee does not have proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided person in charge with copy of the health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate for Taylor D. expired on 11/06/2024. 2. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate for Cydney W. expired on 12/02/2024. 3. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate for Elmer T. expired on 01/09/2025. 4. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate for Gage B. expired on 01/09/2025.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle stored down inside bin of sugar in server station. Employee removed cup from bin during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter in server station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged frozen steak thawing on counter at room temperature. Steaks are still frozen. Inspector had employee move steak to the cooler to continue to thaw under refrigeration.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling in kitchen near cookline soiled with dust. 2. Air vent and ceiling tile in server station soiled with dust. 3. Wall in back of kitchen behind pizza oven soiled with dust.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Constant drip and standing water inside black reach-in cooler in outdoor bar area.
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Employee at salad station placed salad into a foam takeout container with bare hands. Manager had employee stop, wash hands, and put on gloves during this inspection. Inspector provided manager with bare hand contact handout via email during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton containing raw shell eggs stored on wire shelf above pan containing seafood salad inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed raw shell eggs from area during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One pan of fish thawing in standing water on counter near dish machine at 65F. One pan of alligator meat thawing in standing water on counter near dish machine at 59F. Manager stated both have been on counter for less than one hour and placed them into the freezer to cool to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored on prep table beside container of salt near pizza oven. Employee removed spray bottle from prep table during this inspection. Three aerosol cans contained bug poison stored on shelf against a bag of croutons in dry storage area. Manager moved all cans of bug spray to the chemical storage shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of lid on ice machine in server station soiled with brown substance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach missing label on prep table near pizza oven. Employee added proper label during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. One pan of fish thawing in standing water on counter near dish machine at 65F. One pan of alligator meat thawing in standing water on counter near dish machine at 59F. Manager stated both have been on counter for less than one hour and placed them into the freezer to cool to 41F. fish (65F 12:45, 41F 1:40 - Cooling); steak (59F 12:45, 40F 1:40 - Cooling)
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling and air vents in kitchen near cookline soiled with dust. Air vent on AC unit near pizza oven soiled with dust.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above open box of limes inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot below dish machine in kitchen.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One certified food manager certificate expired 04/04/2021.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Zip bag containing diced ham missing date mark inside pizza cooler in back of kitchen. Employee stated the diced ham was opened previously and frozen, then thawed this morning. Inspector had employee add proper date mark during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle stored inside bin of sugar in server station. Manager removed cup from sugar during this inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Several pans containing fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging that bares a label indicating that it must be removed from packaging prior to thawing inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee at cookline stated the fish was thawed earlier this morning. Inspector had employee remove fish from reduced oxygen environment during this inspection.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Bottom of dumpster rusted through.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table beside bottles of sauce in center of kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on prep table in server station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of interior of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. Gaskets on door of reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open in enclosure beside building.
Dec 22, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0PPM. Employee primed machine, still 0PPM. Inspector instructed employees to discontinue use of dish machine for sanitization and use the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dish machine is repaired.
Dec 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0PPM. Employee primed machine, still 0PPM. Inspector instructed employees to discontinue use of dish machine for sanitization and use the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dish machine is repaired.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table near cookline: gravy (109F - Hot Holding). Employee reheated gravy to 171F during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several bottles of glass cleaner stored beside foam takeout co trainers on shelf above three-compartment sink. Employee removed foam containers from shelf during this inspection. Gallon jug of bleach stored on top of canned food shelf in dry storage area above cans of food. Employee removed bleach from top of shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine in server station soiled with black substance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit unavailable for dish machine.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Several portioned zip bags containing chicken and sausage missing date marks frozen solid inside freezer in storage area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic scoop without handle inside bin containing sugar in server station.
Dumpster lids left open and/or missing drain plug. Dumpster in enclosure beside building lids left open and missing drain plug.
Food stored on floor. Bins containing onions and ground beef stored on floor below shelving inside walk-in cooler.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Lower shelving of prep tables in center of kitchen rusted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside bottom of pizza make-table in back of kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken, raw frozen ground beef, and frozen mac n cheese thawing on counter in kitchen. Employee moved all to walk-in cooler to continue thawing.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles near cookline soiled with dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on make-table cutting board near cookline.
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