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Report date: Apr 27, 2023
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employee health policies on site for all food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review. Priroity foundation violation. #7-38-010. Citation issued. … See More


10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand soap available at either handsink in the customer restrooms during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Prioritry foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed prepared, brownies, and sprinkled cup cakes located at front counter and inside dairy creamer cooler for sale in clear packages without label. Instructed to provide common name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no pest control logbook on site for review during time of inspection. Instructed to provide written record of control measures by pest control proffessional. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (c). Citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handler without hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed to provide and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed slow draining water at 2 handsinks in prep areas. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed all plumbing features in customer toilet rooms in need of deep cleaning. Insructed to provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavy build up with flour like substance and black coating that is encrusted with grease and food debris on floors in prep area under ventilation hood. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed broken light bulbs throughout dining area. Instructed to replace and increase lighting.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler training completion certificates for additional employees. Instructed to obtain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training certificate for city of chicago certified food manager as required. Instructed to obtain.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jul 21, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no soap at the employee restroom handwashing sink. All handwashing sinks must be supplied with handwashing soap at all times; instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed old food debris buildup on food contact surfaces (the meat grip surface and blade) of the deli meat slicer. Instructed management to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods at improper temperatures inside of the prep cooler. Observed hot dogs at 49. 5f, cut tomatoes at 51. 5 f, sausage patties at 52. 4 f, and cooked chicken at 52. 4 f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: found the prep cooler at an improper cold holding temperature of 51. 5 f during the inspection. Instructed management that prep cooler must maintain a proper cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Prep cooler tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until re-inspected by cdph and maintaining a proper cold holding temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: found the 2-door true prep cooler near the walk-in cooler broken and currently not in use. Must repair or remove cooler from premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found old food, duct tape, and dirt inside floor drain in front prep area. Must clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: found no lighting in walk-in cooler. Must provide.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food managers.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 19, 2021
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed food employee not washing hands before putting on clean gloves after handling money. Instructed employee to wash hands when switching tasks and after handling money. Priority 7-38-010. Citation issued.

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properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no soap at mens and womens restroom handwashing sinks. Instructed management to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found no current pest control log book on site during inspection. Instructed management to provide an updated pest control log book. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c).

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leak at left compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed management to repair.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: found no covered waste receptacle in unisex employee restroom. Instructed to provide.

Source: chicago.gov
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Inspection Failure: 2019-10-08
Details: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK NEAR STORAGE AREA AND NEAR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND WASH SIGNAGE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: TURKEY AT 44.6F, … See More
CORNED BEEF AT 45.3F, CUT LETTUCE AT 44.6F, HAM AT 44.6F, AND EGGS AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 70 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $220. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN FRONT STORAGE ARE NEXT TO ENTRANCE TO PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.0F AND 47.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG BEFORE USING COOLER AGAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION 60.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULB IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTS.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS LOCATED ABOVE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTERS ABOVE GRILL STATION AND OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Source: Chicago Health Department.
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Recent Interesting Reports

Hannaford Supermarkets has issued a public health alert for its 80% and 85% Lean Ground Beef, sold between April 4-16 at select stores in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. The recall is due to potential E.coli contamination, as advised by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety … See More
and Inspection Service. The potential contamination was discovered during routine testing by the manufacturer, Greater Omaha Packing Co. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Visit the link below for the full list of locations affected by this alert. The impacted products are as follows:

Product Name: 80% Lean Ground Beef – Small Pack
UPC: 21377900000
Lot(s)/product sell-by dates: April 6-16, 2024
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with E.coli
Additional Notes: The product may have been purchased between April 4-16, 2024

Product Name: 80% Lean Ground Beef – Family Pack
UPC: 24221400000
Lot(s)/product sell-by dates: April 6-16, 2024
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with E.coli
Additional Notes: The product may have been purchased between April 4-16, 2024

Product Name: 85% Lean Ground Beef – Small Pack
UPC: 22312600000
Lot(s)/product sell-by dates: April 6-16, 2024
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with E.coli
Additional Notes: The product may have been purchased between April 4-16, 2024

Product Name: 85% Lean Ground Beef – Family Pack
UPC: 22312700000
Lot(s)/product sell-by dates: April 6-16, 2024
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with E.coli
Additional Notes: The product may have been purchased between April 4-16, 2024

If you have this product at home, do not consume it and return it to the store where it was purchased.

In case you are experiencing E. coli symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach cramps; and mild 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.

Source: www.hannaford.com
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Zinman Marché de poultry St-Dominique, a Montreal-based company, has issued a recall for its dry sausages due to potential contamination with Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The recall was announced in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) and the Food Inspection Division of the City … See More
of Montreal. These products were sold exclusively at Zinman Marché de poultry St-Dominique located at 7010 Saint Dominique Street, Montreal, QC, Canada. As of now, no illnesses associated with the consumption of these products have been reported to MAPAQ.

The recalled products include the "Soft Dry Sausage" and "Strong Dry Sausage," both sold in unitary formats.
- "Soft Dry Sausage" / Best-before Dates of September 16, 2024, and September 2, 2024.
- "Strong Dry Sausage"/ Best-before date of September 2, 2024.
Vacuum-packed in transparent plastic bags and sold refrigerated.

If you have this product at home, do not consume it and return it to the store where it was purchased. The recall was initiated voluntarily by the company as a precautionary measure.

In case you are experiencing Staph food poisoning symptoms such as nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea, 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.

Source: www.quebec.ca
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Pyramids Wholesale Inc. has issued a recall for its dietary supplements for sexual enhancement due to the presence of undeclared prescription drugs. The products were distributed across multiple states, including California.

The recall affects seven different brand names of the dietary supplements, varying in product form and … See More
size. The products contain undeclared Sildenafil (Viagra) and/or Tadalafil (Cialis). The specific batch, UPC, and best before date details are available on the company's product list below:
Products Link: www.cdph.ca.gov

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.

Source: www.cdph.ca.gov
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I ate at Thai Smile on a Saturday 9/10/2022. I started feeling sick Sunday night , Monday sluggish and tired, Tuesday 9/13 developed headache and later in day severe diarrhea. Home sick with fever, chills, no appetite, Wed and Thursday. Thursday night 10 pm presented to Er … See More
with dehydration, fast, labored breathing. Low blood pressure. andmitted anlmist sent to ICU but blood pressure recovered after 5 bags IV fluids. Acute sepsis. Was hospitalized 11 days. Bill $275,000.00 thank God for insurance. Out of work 30 days.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Fever, Chills, Headache, Dehydration
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Rooster's Cafe, Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, USA

4 days ago reported by user-qtzwf427

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: Blue cheese dipping sauce
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Additional information: The blue cheese dipping sauce for my wings is the only thing that could have been spoiled and … See More
caused this.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
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Buldak Carbonara, Ontario, Canada

2 weeks ago reported by user-xvwnk457

I ate these fairly often for months with no issues, but I had some last night and woke up with diarrhea so severe I was contemplating calling an ambulance. I was feverish, nauseous, had chills, my toes were going numb. I've eliminated just about everything by now … See More
and I still have abdominal cramps similar to my period as well as bad lower back pain. I love the taste, but now I'm scared to eat it ever again. I feel like I got a bad flu overnight.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Fever, Cramps, Chills, Numbness
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Daughter ate chicken sandwich with lettuce, fries and chocolate shake at 8:10pm started vomiting at 5am. Delivered on time to our hotel via Uber Eats.  | Symptoms: Vomiting

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Globe Consultancy Services Pty Ltd is recalling its Frisp Oats Peanut Butter due to an undeclared allergen. The product, available at Woolworths stores nationally, contains milk, which was not declared on the packaging.

The specific product in question is the Frisp Oats Peanut Butter, weighing 150gm. It … See More
carries a batch number of 14/01/26 and a UPC code that has not been disclosed. The product's best before date is marked as 14/01/26. The total amount of recalled products has not been specified.

Consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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.

Source: www.foodstandards.gov.au
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Starbucks, Worcester Road, Webster, MA, USA

3 weeks ago reported by user-kcxn4169

Saturday April 6th 2024 the starbucks maple chicken sandwich the sandwich made me so ill for 2 full days. I had vomiting, Diarrhea, chills, clamminess and felt like I was dying. It was the worst stomach pains that I have ever felt.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Chills, Stomach Pain, Nausea

#starbucks #webster #massachusetts #us #chicken #sandwich #chickensandwich

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