Zellas Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Zellas Pizzeria has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Zellas Pizzeria's latest score of 100 sits above the Ocala average of 78. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched ear bud and continued to make pizza without washing his hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Area near old air conditioning unit at back door has grey substance and mop strings on ground. Also, standing water behind new air conditioning unit.
28-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Box that contained raw chicken now used to store portions of cooked wings.
08A-08-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose hanging below rim in kitchen area. Employee placed on hook near faucet during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table: meatballs (105F - Hot Holding); meatballs (116F - Hot Holding); red sauce with cooked onions (104F - Hot Holding). Steam table was unplugged two hours prior, Items were reheated to 165F and above. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two hose attachments outside of back door with no device.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Slicer blade and area under blade soiled with old food debris. 2. Interior of ice machine soiled with brown slimy substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at server station. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Approved plans on file for establishment from previous ownership F303865 dated 8/11/2017. 1. Hand washing sink moved toward door in dry storage room. 2. Ice machine added in dry storage room. 3. Fountain machine with ice bin added in dry storage room. 4. Dining area in unit 7 no longer part of establishment. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Missing for two new employees.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and/or commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared/opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after preparing/opening. 1. Pan of chicken wings made on Tuesday with no date mark. 2. Two containers of ranch made on site Tuesday with no date mark. 3. Pasta cooked Saturday with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. White foam cup over microwave. 2. White foam cup on top of bag in a box soda boxes. 3. Opened water bottle on shelf over silverware. All were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Phone on top of bag in a box soda. 2. Speaker on shelf over make table. All were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee in kitchen with no hair restraint. Male employee in kitchen with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Soiled dishes on top of bag in a box soda.
08B-36-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. One dumpster positioned over soil near parking lot.
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Pipes under triple sink soiled with grease. 2. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease. 3. Door to air conditioner soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Two lids open on one dumpster. One lid open on other dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw chicken box used to stored portions of cooked chicken.
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly and/or faucet leaking. 1. Standing water in pipe under triple sink. 2. Standing water in pipe under hand washing sink in kitchen. 3. Faucet consistently dripping at triple sink.
29-19-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. 1. Dust pan and broom stored on shelf over make table. 2. Remote control stored on shelf over pizza make table.
42-03-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet blue towel on back of hand sink in server station.
21-12-4
14
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink. Manger placed nozzle on hook. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1.) Cutting board has sticky substance at salad make table. 2.) Slimy substance on interior wall inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad and sponge in hand sink. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing at hand sink in server station.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ranch and cut lettuce with no date mark. Operator stated items were from last two days. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green degreaser with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.) Hood filters soiled with grease. 2.) Cabinet door to air conditioner soiled with dust. 3.) Gasket soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Two lids on cardboard dumpster open.
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer in bucket is brown. Manager refreshed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
45
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and handled pizza without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and reheat pizza. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from pizza make line: mozzarella cheese (49F,48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated employee removed cheese to stock and placed cheese back in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved cheese to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked pizza stored on shelf in kitchen. Manager stated pizza was placed out at 1:00 pm. Manager placed proper time mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager stated chicken was prepared on 4/26. Manager placed proper date mark on chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One of the two employees on duty missing employee food safety training, employee missing training certification stated they were hired in December of 2024.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser stored outside of back door.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers. Ice bin of ice machine next to soda machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container and lid stored in cook line hand washing sink. Employee removed items from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Pans stored outside behind back door.
24-24-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven. Manager placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster in parking lot. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on shelf next to reach-in freezer. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Hammer stored on cutting board of reach-in cooler next to back door. Manager removed hammer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood on shelf above pizza make line reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of cooking oil on cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to soda box stand behind front counter.
51-11-4
22
Dec 13, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in server station. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris in kitchen under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Four lids on dumpsters open. Also, trash on ground around dumpsters.
33-16-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used as a shelf over make table. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
78
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner on top of reach in cooler. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and scrub pad in hand sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used as a dry storage shelf over make table.
14-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank in office area.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board of make table. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One pair on oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cooking equipment soiled with grease. Fan over make table soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tray of garlic in reach in freezer stored for later use not covered.
08B-12-5
58
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bottle of household insect spray on floor near slicer.
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza held on time does not have start time documented per establishments written plan. Time of 3 pm was marked on board. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallons of bleach on top of jugs of oil. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Current well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Report provided from 7/6/2023. Not current within one year.
27-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in make table soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in kitchen has sponges towels and soap inside.
31A-11-4
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. Two employees employed for more than 60 days with no training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical at triple sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water on pizza make table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under equipment in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two jugs of oil stored on floor near slicer. Employee picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. One bucket under steam table soiled with food debris and grey in color. Employee dumped and refreshed. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bag of oregano on dry storage shelf with no label.
02D-01-5
30
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Male employee entered server station then scooped ice for drinks without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in make table on line: tomatoes 45F. Provolone cheese 48F. Manager stated items in unit overnight and temperatures were not taken today. Stop sale issued. Shallow pans being utilized for products, discussed using deeper pans with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in make table on line: tomatoes 45F. Provolone cheese 48F. Manager stated items in unit overnight and temperatures were not taken today. Stop sale issued. Shallow pans being utilized for products, discussed using deeper pans with operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table in kitchen: sauce 115F. Manager stated steam table thermostat was accidentally turned down. Increased temperature of steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair in front of sink in unused dining area. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time for pizza on board, no documents of plan available.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings cooked on Sunday with no date mark. Operator added date. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on top shelf of clean dish shelf not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two opened water bottles on shelf over Alfredo sauce in reach in cooler. Moved. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor in unused dining area.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water in triple sink.
06-01-5
30
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of headache medicine on shelf over make table. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs 109F-120F in steam table, operator stated they have been there for 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 109F-120F in steam table, operator stated they have been there for 4 hours.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink in drink station removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels and or missing a hand wash sign, or soap, or paper towels. Sink in dining area near restroom has no soap, sign or towels. Dispenser for towels in kitchen not working. Operator provided roll of towels. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Meat thermometer on site measures hot temperatures. No probe thermometer that measures 0F-220F.
05-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked Sunday with no date mark. Wings cooked Sunday with no date mark. Pasta cooked yesterday and Sunday with no date mark. Also, tomatoes sliced yesterday with no date mark. Manager began adding dates.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Unable to provide bacteriological report while on well.
27-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately ten dead roaches in closet with air handler. One dead roach on bottom of towel dispenser. One dead roach between gasket and frame of reach in salad make table. Operator began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink on make table. Operator moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on make table. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee has beard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Several food containers are broken and chopped. Cutting boards are grooved.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In warewash area near water heater and in closet containing air handler.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pair on oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulation of dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Two lids on dumpster open
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Two doors are not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler. In kitchen area: cases of unwashed mushrooms on shelf over pans of marinara. In reach in cooler near hallway: case of unwashed peppers over cheese. Operator moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
20
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near triple sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched clothes then continued to work without washing hands.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream opened Tuesday in reach in cooler. Beans opened Tuesday in reach in cooler. Dates added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in kitchen blocked with rack and dishes. Sink near bag in a box soda rack has water turned off. Manager turned on water and all dishes were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, sign, and/or soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in additional dining area.
31B-02-4
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. One employee over 60 days of employment. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of rubbing alcohol. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on top shelf of dish storage rack.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of bag in a box soda on floor near pick up window.
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One dumpster
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under mop sink.
29-11-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zellas Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zellas Pizzeria on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zellas Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Zellas Pizzeria.
How does Zellas Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Zellas Pizzeria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Zellas Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zellas Pizzeria have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zellas Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Zellas Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zellas Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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