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Report date: Jun 9, 2022
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknowledgement of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

36. Thermometers … See More
provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer in front display cooler. Instructed manager to provide.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed four dead mice on glueboards behind reach-in freezer near rear door. Instructed manager to remove.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor and ledges along walls behind and under coolers, exposed sink, 3-compartment sink, prep tables, shelving units, front window sill, front counter, and inside unused coolers under front counter. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed broken glass on door of front counter dessert display cooler. Observed ice buildup in front counter beverage cooler display cooler. Observed rust deposits on shelving units in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, slicers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to install self-closing device and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and front counter areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed openings in walls and ceilings in rear prep area, damaged wall surfaces and openings along floor and baseboards in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed inoperable mechanical ventilation in washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from report #2545681 0n 12-15-21:57-observed all new employees/food handlers without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to meet requirement. 58-observed no proof of allergen training for any manager. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Dec 8, 2021
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed 92. 2lbs of cooked corned beef improperly held in walk-in cooler with temperatures ranging from 48. 4f to 75. 7f. Manager discarded and denatured corned beef totaling $800. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed display counter cooler at improper cold hold temperature of 51. 0f. Instructed manager that unit must maintain a cold hold temperature of 41. 0f or less. Unit tagged and must not removed until cdph is contacted. Priority violation 7-38-050. Citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 30-40 mice droppings near front window, underneath serving counter and next to handsink near 3 compartment sink. Strong advised manager to have pest control company service facility. All affected areas cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside dumpster overflowing with garbage above the rim. Instructed manager to lids must be closed and secured at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed all new employees/food handlers without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to meet requirement

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no proof of allergen training for any manager. Instructed manager to provide.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jun 9, 2021
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: see violation #2

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed (pic) manager on duty with no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted at this … See More
time. Tcs foods being prepared, sandwiches being made,etc. Instructed that certified food manager must be on site at all times tcs foods are prepared and handled. Priority violation issued 7-38-012.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of improper pest control on site. Observed 29-mice droppings left inside bottom red cabinet in washroom,21 mice droppings on floor under front counter,4- droppings on top of brick on floor near walk in cooler. Instructed to throughly clean and sanitize all areas. Recommened pest control service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed hood filters of cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to clean/maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink. Instructed to repair

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed ceiling in poor repair above prep table in front prep area. Instructed to repair ceiling

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no proof of food handlers training for new employees. Instructed to provide

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no proof of allergen training for manager. Must provide

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 19, 2021
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed procedure however must provide all necessary items in policy including disposable gloves, face mask and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: … See More
observed 2 tray,(9) corn beef briskets date marked ( 4/18/21) maintained at improper cold temperatures. Instructed to maintain cold (tcs) foods maintained at improper cold temperatures ranging from 53. 1f to 54. 0f. Instructed to maintain cold tcs foods at 41. 0f or below. Food was removed and discarded by pic at approx 100lbs cost approx value of $500. 00-cos. Priority violation issued 7-38-005

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed 81 mice droppings on floor under shelving unit ,behind toilet in washroom and all over bottom shleves in employees washroom. Instructed to clean/ sanitize all areas. Recommed pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no pest control book for new pest control company. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation issued

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chlorine sanitizer test kit for sanitizer being use at 3- compartment dishwashing facilities. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation issued 7-38-005.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed hood filters of cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to clean/maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed ceiling in poor repair above prep table in front prep area. Instructed to repair ceiling.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no proof of food handlers training for new employees. Instructed to provide.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no proof of allergen training for manager. Must provide.

Source: chicago.gov
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Please note that this recalled product is outdated and no longer available for sale. Still, consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers and not consume the recalled organic basil if they have it.

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In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: Infinite Herbs LLC
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Le Cartet Inc. has issued a recall for various products due to the undeclared presence of wheat, sulphites, and soy. The recall was announced in collaboration with the MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal. The products that are the subject of this … See More
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In case you experience harm from allergens or undeclared ingredients, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

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1 week ago reported by user-rpkg3478

Made tacos. The beans were kinda hard to get out of the can. I thought they were just really jammed in there. Woke up dry heaving and horrible cramps and loose stool. Been 3 days and I'm still not right. This wasn't food poisoning, this was something else.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Fever, Cramps, Chills, Headache

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In case you experienced Botulism symptoms, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.quebec.ca
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For easier identification of the product in question, it is noted that it comes in a white container; blue lid; and marked with the batch’s: N1082701 (EXP: 050328), GESPM240622 (EXP: 071324), GESPM300622 (EXP:071324), GESPM050722 (EXP:071324), 190620230009B (EXP:061928), 190620231573678B (EXP:062828) and 280620231573678BA (EXP:062828).

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If you are experiencing the symptoms described above after consuming this product it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.

Company name: World Green Nutrition, Inc.
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