LEE BISTRO
5787 VINELAND ROAD 110, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-237-9888
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between F and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings on top of can goods at back storage rack near exit door. 10 rodent droppings on top of 5 gallon sauce containers at back storage floor. 50 rodent droppings on back storage floor.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023069006 | Nov 3, 2023 | May 9, 2024 | $800 |
| 4--2023019584 | Dec 20, 2022 | May 3, 2023 | $360 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 33 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of lemons and cut green onions ins soda dispenser ice bin
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in freezer and walk in freezer
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw lobster over unwashed celery in walk on cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shrimp behind cooked beef in sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line - raw proteins over buckets of sauce in walk in cooler
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk on cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of lemons and cut green onions ins soda dispenser ice bin
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. By single service items on to go table in dining room
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in dish room
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on sandwich top reach in cooler - ice machine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooks line
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine and three comp sink
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. Several items in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in walk in cooler and on cooks line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles under three comp sink
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ingredient bins
Cardboard used to lining top of flat top with pans on top of
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above double door reach in in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Clean spoons and ladles not stored inverted or in a protected manner in dish room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Shelf in dish room
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dish room on boxes
Food being prepared outside. Back doors open while prepping food
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler snd hallway behind walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line between sandwich top reach in coolers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In woman's bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in standing water at prep sink
Under counter prep table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen
Walk in cooler shelves shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop wringer by back door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bins
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Cup of cut lemons and limes in soda machine ice bin
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Items in freezers
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw whole shell eggs over sauces in walk in Cooler - raw shrimp behind cooked chicken in sandwich top reach in collet on cooks Line
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw beef in Walk in freezer - raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cup of cut lemons and limes in soda machine ice bin
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs (55 - Cold Holding) sitting on cook cart on cooks line. Less than four hours per owner and placed in reach in cooler for temperature recovery 20 minutes later 47F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by dish machine
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on sandwich top reach in coolers
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of oil in hand sink on cooks line
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine and three comp sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer and walk in cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under the condenser
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Soda machine and prep table
Light not functioning. Hood system on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of cut lemons in soda ice bin in kitchen
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw proteins over sauces on walk in cooler
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. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of cut lemons in soda ice bin in kitchen
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by dish machine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting boards next to cooks line
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield next to fryer
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Holding for Dish machine and three compartment sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to cooks line
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to cooks line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Clean silverware not stored inverted or in a protected manner in dish room
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4-1-25 Was able to print for operator and he posted
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator has them move
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer, walk in cooler and dry storage area by back door
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between soda machine and prep table
Light not functioning. 1) hood system of wok station 2) hood system on show kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) sides of fryer 2) sides of wok station 3) hood over show cook station
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Diced chicken in to go bag
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw chicken over sauces and peeled onions in walk in cooler. 2) raw chicken behind vegetables in under counter cooler on cooks line.
Vacuum breaker missing at three comp sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several,items in walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Light not functioning. Outside of walk in freezer and hood on cooks line
Water leaking from spray handle on dish machine
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Diced chicken in to go bag
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw chicken over sauces and peeled onions in walk in cooler. 2) raw chicken behind vegetables in under counter cooler on cooks line.
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. Raw chicken over raw beef walk in freezrr
Vacuum breaker missing at three comp sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several,items in walk in cooler
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Top of flat top,grill in show kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
Light not functioning. Outside of walk in freezer and hood on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Hold soiled on show kitchen line 2) outside of fryer
Stored food not covered. Single door white reach in freezer- cheese wontons, tempura fried shrimp
Water leaking from spray handle on dish machine
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 8 high priority.
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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. 0 ppm
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of cut lemons in ice bin of beverage station in kitchen
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Diced chicken in to go bag
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw chicken over sauces and peeled onions in walk in cooler. 2) raw chicken behind vegetables in under counter cooler on cooks line.
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. Raw chicken over raw beef walk in freezrr
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of cut lemons in ice bin of beverage station in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cooks line pooled eggs (78F - Cold Holding) Less than four hours per manager Placed in reach in cooler for temperature recovery
Vacuum breaker missing at three comp sink
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose on cooks line
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several,items in walk in cooler
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Top of flat top,grill in show kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Show kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handles on cooks line
Light not functioning. Outside of walk in freezer and hood on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Hold soiled on show kitchen line 2) outside of fryer
Objectionable odors in kitchen
Stored food not covered. Single door white reach in freezer- cheese wontons, tempura fried shrimp
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing room temperature on three comp sink
Water leaking from spray handle on dish machine
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 1)Walk in freezer with various cuts of meat. 2) bags of wontons and egg rolls in white floor freezer on cooks line
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-24
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw marinated chicken over sauce bucket in walk in cooler 2) raw marinated shrimp behind cooked lo mein noodles,es in sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding) cart on cooks line Less than four hours Placed in reach in cooler for temperature recovery
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by dish machine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans in hand sink on cooks line
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine and three comp sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar and kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several,items in walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance by back door
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 1)Cooks line by hand sink, and in between sandwich top reach in cooler storage cooler. 2) between soda machine and prep table
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Fryer door on cooks line and oven door under small hood on cooks line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the woman's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) fan cover in walk in cooler 2) Ansel lines under small hood on cooks line 3) stove eyes under small hood on cooks line
Several Lights not functioning on both hood systems
Water leaking from faucet at three comp sink and handle of sprayer for dish washer
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At the mop aink
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Commercially processed dumplings ins and which top reach in cooler in show kitchen
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in freezer with several meats
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw whole shell eggs over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler 2) raw shrimp behind cooked shrimp on cooks line sandwich top reach in cooler 3) raw beef behind cooked lo mein in sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in dish area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Show kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine and three comp sink
No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Vegetable on sandwich top reach in cooler on show kitchen
Food stored on floor. Cases of meat and prepped items Walk in freezer
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses Ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Show kitchen
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup ladles next to soup holder area 103F Owner removed water
Light not functioning on hood system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hood over woks on cooks line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Expo side of cooks line
Stored food not covered in single door white reach in freezer next to fryer on cooks line
Water leaking from faucet at three com sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used to store raw chicken/walk in freezer and reach in chest freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./fried rice sitting out at 54F, less than 4 hours, moved back to walk in cooler.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Oil carton and buckets of sauces on cook line floor. Bags of food on walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Front bar hand sink interior soiled. Kitchen reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Side of the deep fry station with grease build up.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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./0ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used to store raw chicken/walk in freezer and reach in chest freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sauces, walk in cooler. Raw chicken on stick stored over cooked ribs, reach in freezer. Raw scallops and raw calamari stored over fried rice, walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./fried rice sitting out at 54F, less than 4 hours, moved back to walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./No chlorine strips available for dish machine and 3 compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Grilled side hand sink. Cook line hand sink. Front bar hand sink.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Oil carton and buckets of sauces on cook line floor. Bags of food on walk in freezer floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.cook line hand sink. Front bar hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Front bar hand sink interior soiled. Kitchen reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Side of the deep fry station with grease build up.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed cabbage stored over sauces, walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ordered shut on the spot. 30 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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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./0ppm.
Employee washed hands with no soap./observed employee washed hands with no soap/3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used to store raw chicken/walk in freezer and reach in chest freezer.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.raw shrimp stored over cooked noodles/
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sauces, walk in cooler. Raw chicken on stick stored over cooked ribs, reach in freezer. Raw scallops and raw calamari stored over fried rice, walk in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings on top of can goods at back storage rack near exit door. 10 rodent droppings on top of 5 gallon sauce containers at back storage floor. 50 rodent droppings on back storage floor.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale./one broken egg, walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./fried rice sitting out at 54F, less than 4 hours, moved back to walk in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink./observed one employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./No chlorine strips available for dish machine and 3 compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Grilled side hand sink. Cook line hand sink. Front bar hand sink.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Grill side hand sink. Cook line hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./cooked ribs.
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./front bar hand sink water temperature at 74F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices./one dead rat in trap inside back storage room.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./plastic bowl with no handle used to scoop sugar and flour/
Employee food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Oil carton and buckets of sauces on cook line floor. Bags of food on walk in freezer floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses./grill side/
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris./cook line microwave interior soiled.
Light not functioning./one light bulb burnt out at grill side cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.cook line hand sink. Front bar hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Front bar hand sink interior soiled. Kitchen reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Side of the deep fry station with grease build up.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present./rodent dropping found.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed cabbage stored over sauces, walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./sugar containers not labeled/
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw beef and raw chicken over sauce buckets in walk in cooler 2) raw whole intact muscle pork, over cut broccoli in walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by dish machine
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield on cooks line next to fryer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/ shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink 78F
Cardboard used to line food-contact surface Top of flat top grill not in use but cardboard is soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. 1) buckets of sauce in walk in cooler 2) cases on floor of freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Gasket to walk in cooler 2) eyes of oven encrusted
Two Lights not functioning on hood system on cooks line
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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