REPORT IT NOW
I am reporting:
Please select at least one of the options
Please fill in incident place
Did you also consume (in the past 7 days):
Get alerts for your case
Provide a contact email
Please provide email or phone
Without your contact information it's not possible to follow up on your complaint. Please provide your email. Thank you 🙂
Please accept our Terms & Conditions
Protect friends & family
Provide a contact phone number
This makes it easier to follow up - especially if there is some urgency e.g. in a public health investigation. THANK YOU 👍
Add video or photo!
We Recommend video or photos of:
  1. The receipt
  2. The product
  3. The packaging
Add Photo/Video
Email or SMS a copy of report
Enter below to get emailed or SMS a copy of your report
Please provide email or phone
Please provide email or phone
Thanks for your report.
Get location based notifications
IMPORTANT

Your report is queued - it may take up to 12 hours for your report to be processed.

Report by
Loading...
Please provide location
Please provide location
Please provide report title
Please provide details
Please accept our Terms & Conditions
Get alerts and updates for your case! Your contact information is not shown on the website.

This information is not shown on the website. We can notify you of updates, and may contact you for more information to help resolve or follow up on your issue.

or
Please provide email or phone
Thank you for your report!

IMPORTANT - YOUR REPORT IS QUEUED - IT MAY TAKE UP TO 12 HOURS FOR YOUR REPORT TO SHOW ON OUR HOME PAGE (IF NOT OPTED AS PRIVATE)

Visit our learn pages for more helpful information or, email us: support@iwaspoisoned.com

Goodbye! and best wishes in your recovery

Caribbean Jerk Palace III, 10318 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, USA

Latest report: November 4, 2021 9:04 AM
XF

2 years ago

Report date: Nov 1, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employee health policies, only blank forms. Instructed manager to provide signed documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

10.... See More Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide soap for proper handwashing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at hand sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) consolidated with above citation.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged and missing gaskets on doors of reach in coolers in rear prep area and prep cooler in main prep area. Instructed manager to repair, replace and maintain.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no sanitizing chemical solution on site. Facility has chemical test strips. Instructed manager to provide sanitizing chemical. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash and lids wide open with trash above rim. Instructed manager that lids must be closed and tight fitting. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(b) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed ceiling tiles in poor repair and missing. Observed dust buildup and dirt on ceiling tiles, ceiling vents, and light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
See Less
368


UV

2 years ago

Report date: May 13, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide soap for proper handwashing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible... See More
- comments: observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at both hand washing sinks in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) consolidated with above citation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signs at hand washing sinks in rear prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed four pans of cooked chicken stored at improper temperature 106. 5f-118. 3f in hot holding unit. Instructed manager to discard approximately 40lbs and $80 of product. All hot food must maintain 135f or above during storage, preparation, display, and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in front counter(bread), prep(chicken, beef, and fish) and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged and missing gaskets on doors of walk-in and reach-in coolers. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

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

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed openings along baseboards near hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust buildup and soot on ceiling tiles, ceiling vents, and light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed missing light shield in walk-in cooler and rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
See Less
368


TB

3 years ago

Report date: Mar 18, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signs at hand washing sinks in rear prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed chicken (109. 6f-123. 5f)stored at improper... See More temperature in hot holding unit. Instructed manager to discard approximately 50lbs and $100 of cooked chicken. All hot tcs food must maintain 135f or above during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following cold tcs foods stored at improper temperature in walk-in cooler: salmon 45. 3f, catfish 46. 2f-48. 5f, curry chicken 48. 5f, tilapian 48. 5f, lamb chops 48. 5f, turkey legs 48. 5f, lobster tails 49. 6f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 100lbs and $854 of product. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed walk-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature 50. 2f. Instructed manager to repair. Walk-in cooler must maintain 41f or below. Walk-in cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of public health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep/storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in front counter(bread and jerk sauce), prep(chicken and fish) and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged and missing gaskets on doors of walk-in and reach-in coolers. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

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

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust buildup and soot on ceiling tiles, ceiling vents, and light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no light in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no light shield in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
See Less
368


Related Reports

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: Thai food
Onset: Right away
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Sick: 2 people | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache See Less


Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps
Suspected source: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Sick: A loved one
Additional information: My boyfriend and I are at Big Jays Pizzeria on March 27, 2024. He has two slices... See More with chicken on them, I had garlic pizza. This place “reheats” pizza that had been sitting out, for how long I’m not sure. About 5 hours later my boyfriend started violently vomiting and has been for hours now. I am fine, which leads me to believe it was his pizza. It came on very very suddenly. | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps See Less


March 11 Farmer's fridge quinoa salad at the Newark airport Had the salad for dinner, woke up the next morning nauseous and threw up twice over the next 6 hours | Symptoms: Vomiting, Nausea See Less


Ate there with a friend around 5pm on 3/26. Both of us are heavily vomiting to the point of taking a trip to the ER.
We both had entrees with chicken. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less


I have my meals later than most so my lunch was a BLT sandwich and then about 3-4 later I drank the slim fast chocolate shake/drink and about 30-40 minutes later I vomited it. I still feel awful but getting better. My sick husband had to wake... See More up to assist me with the cleanup because it was projectile puking. Had to call in sick to work, boss not happy. | Symptoms: Vomiting See Less
20


Report date: Mar 25, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 10 small dark winged flies in demo kitchen in rear of facility. Observed small flies on walls, boxes, three compartment sink and side of ice machine. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity,... See More clean and sanitize interior of three compartment sink and clean other affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 3/25/2024. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
See Less


Report date: Mar 21, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no soap or paper towels at food lab hand sink. Instructed to both soap and towels at all times in a food prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030

10. Adequate handwashing sinks... See More properly supplied and accessible
- comments: see violation #60

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: large bulk food containers in dry storage room in need of labeling. Instructed to correct and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 40-50 rodent droppings in food lab. Along all wall bases under storage shelve, behind cooking and hot holding equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas and maintain. Contact pest control for services. Priority foundaton 7-38-020(a)

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: food grade containers may not be stored inverted on floor where they are being contaminated with dust, dirt and rodent activity. Instructed to remove wash rinse and sanitize and store properly.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed cooking equipment in food lab in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: toilet in lunchroom staff toilet room not functioning properly. Flushing is not operating properly. Instructed to correct and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors throughout food lab in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. Ceiling in walk in cooler in kitchen in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Instructed to correct and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: coving needed along wall base in food lab along stove area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not correct from march 24, 2023 report #2573124 #10 observed timed faucets not functioning properly at hand washing sink in kitchen staff washroom. Water must run continously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet. Instructed to correct and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

Source: chicago.gov
See Less


Report date: Mar 21, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed large container of flour in prep area not labeled with common name of food. Instructed to label all containers of food with common name of food when not in original containers. Corrected on... See More site container of flour labeled before completion of inspection.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed two exposed ice bins in bar with no lid/cover on ice bins. Instructed to provide lids/covers for ice bins in bar to prevent contamination of ice in ice bin during storage to prevent exposure to splashes, dust or other contamination.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed scoop laying on top of flour. Instructed to store utensils with their handles above the food within containers that can be closed.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed knives, forks and spoons in staging area not covered or inverted. Instructed to store utensils inverted with handles up or covered during storage to prevent contamination.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom.

Source: chicago.gov
See Less


Report date: Mar 21, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-202. 12 (b-d)--observed two (2) metered faucets at hand sinks in boys bathroom on 2nd floor running for less than 15 seconds. Repair or replace to ensure continuous flow of water for... See More 15 seconds is provided.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15-- observed exterior doors of main entrance to 001 and 002 have gaps at base in center. Provides access to exterior. Instructed to pest proof and seal exterior doors from pests, and to maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15--observed three (3) loose faucets in the following bathrooms: girls bathroom near 130/131. Main building, 3rd floor girls bathroom. Repair or replace loose faucets in each bathroom.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15--observed low water pressure for hot water in student's bathroom in 002 classroom.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11--observed stained ceiling tiles from leaks in ceiling. Determine source of leak, and repair or replace all affected ceiling tiles.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114--observed unnecessary items stored on the floor near dry storage area in break room and on the floor in the exterior 001 and 002 storage classes. Remove any unused items and store at least 6 inches from floor.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11--observed peeling paint debris and walls and ceilings in disrepair in the following locations: on ceilings above cafeteria tables in the main dining hall. On ceilings and walls in the 2nd floor girls bathroom, 2nd floor boys bathroom, 3rd floor girls bathroom. Walls of dry storage area on first floor repair all surfaces to be smooth and easily cleanable.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violations #38,#54 not corrected from inspection report#2590919 dated: 03/13/2024 #38--6-501. 111:continue to observe evidence of pest activity on the premises. Observe approximately 10 rodent(mice)droppings on the floor behind and in between storage cabinets stored along the windows and 20 rodent(mice)on floors behind and around stored boxed equipments,toys and underneath cluttered cabinet in same connecting storage room between both pre-k classrooms in (outside modular pre-classrooms#001,#002). Observed approximately 30 rodent(mice)droppings in wall heaters and on top of book shelfs in same area in (outside annex pre-k classroom#131) and approximately 45 rodent(mice)droppings on floors and corners in the following cluttered areas electrical room and boiler room located next to annex pre-k classrooms #128 and #130. Instructed to detail clean remove cluttered conditions and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas in detail. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity and maintain. Priority violation 7-42-090. #54--5-501. 15: observed exterior receptacles overflowing with trash bags, containers with lids not closed and covered, and loose debris on ground surrounding dumpsters. Instructed to maintain area, detail clean, and properly cover all dumpsters with tight fitting lids to eliminate potential for pests. Priority violation 7-42-090.

Source: chicago.gov
See Less
1.6K


Report date: Mar 22, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no posted valid city of chicago foodservice manager certification on site. Instructed person in charge that original valid city of chicago food service certificate must be posted on site at all... See More times tcs foods are being prepared or served in addition to physical presence of certified manager. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed missing themometers inside cooling units on premise. Instructed to provide.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed styrofoam/plastic containers not stored properly on prep table shelving units. Instructed to invert in order to prevent possible contamination.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test strips available on site for testing sanitizer strength at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors throughout premise under all heavy equipment with excessive dried food debris and trash. Instructed to clean and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler training certificates on site for review. Instructed to provide.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no allergen training certificate on site for city of chicago sanitation certifcate holder. Instructed to obtain.

Source: chicago.gov
See Less
1.6K


Recent Interesting Reports

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Cramps
Suspected source: Ashoka Matar Paneer
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Sick: Me | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Cramps See Less
447


Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills
Suspected source: Pretzels,spicy chips
Onset: Right away
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: Nope | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills See Less
342


Rocket Corporation Ltd. is recalling its Rocket Foods brand Ready Meals due to a lack of process control. The recall affects Penne Bolognese, Beef Burgundy, Butter Chicken, and Macaroni Cheese meals sold at Countdown and Woolworths stores throughout New Zealand. There have been no reports of associated... See More illness.

The specific products under recall are Rocket Foods brand Penne Bolognese, Beef Burgundy, Butter Chicken, and Macaroni Cheese, all in 350g sizes. All batches and dates up to and including the best before date of 16 03 24 are included in the recall. The meals are packaged in a 350g plastic tray with a cardboard outer.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund. The recall does not affect any other Rocket Foods brand products.

If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: mpi.govt.nz
See Less
20


I went today (22/03/2024) to have lunch with my family (three people). We ordered a mussel starter (it smelled immediately, I even tasted it, we had to reject it). We said we would pay but we wouldn't eat. I ate monkfish kebab with shrimp (the shrimp didn't... See More seem fresh to me, so I barely tasted it, I also rejected the remaining shrimp). I had green diarrhea!!! I had never had problems at this restaurant before, but I think that the dietary hygiene of this restaurant should be checked. Certainly place not to return and not to advise unless they improve drastically!!!!!! (They didn't charge the entrance fee for mussels because they realized that, in fact, it was not in good condition...) | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Green Stool See Less
11


Nanosupps is recalling specific batches of its A Protein Pancake products due to the potential presence of mold. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

The products recalled include Nanosupps A Protein Pancake in Pistachio and Vanilla flavours. The Pistachio variant, with a pack size of 45g,... See More has batch codes LOT/P320-23. The Vanilla variant, also 45g, carries the batch code LOT/V321-23. Each having best before dates of 15/05/2024, 17/05/2024, 16/05/2024, and 20/06/2024.

Retailers have been instructed to remove the affected batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enable better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: fsai.ie
See Less
18


I am reporting food poisoning from their kirkland brand of frozen wild caught mahi mahi. I am currently bed ridden for 3 days because of this fish being bad. I immediately reacted to it as it tasted off and I tried two more bites hoping it was... See More just a weird bloodline I may have bit into but my instincts were right and I am now so sick from it I can barely stand from exhaustion and dehydration from being so sick from it | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Dehydration See Less
336


My husband and I McDonald’s yesterday, we both ended up with diarrhea throughout the night and following morning and extreme nausea that led to vomiting multiple times. I ran fever through the night and was absolutely miserable and couldn’t sleep. All day we have been nauseous and... See More both have stomach ache so severe that caused lower back pain. Needless to say we won’t be eating at any McDonald’s locations anymore. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain See Less
12


Got a burger from BK at around 1:15pm. Was a bacon whopper. It came room temperature was bad. I didn’t eat the rest until I was more hungry at around 3:30-4. Violently throwing up from 10pm-3am. Woke up at 8am for work tried to drink coffee throwing... See More up again. Fatigued headache going back to sleep. Nothin else was eaten after lunch….. Only thing I ate hours leading to it | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Headache, Fatigue See Less
197


On Saturday March 2, 2024 I purchased a Lean Cuisine chicken enchilada TV Dinner. After I finished eating about 2 hours afterwards I have been feeling very sick. I'm very nauseous and I have horrible stomach pain. I also have diarrhea and vomiting. I believe that the... See More TV Dinner may not have been properly refrigerated before purchase. My purchase was delivered by InstaCart. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain See Less
147


My friends and I ate PokeBowl at Boa Beach. A few hours later, we all had unbelievable stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting! | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less
2


Last 30 days