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Report date: May 31, 2023
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed packaged soup in cooler for customer self service without any label. Instructed to provide a label that includes the name of food, address, ingredients, net quantity and any allergens if applicable.

38. Insects, … See More
rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 50 mouse droppings on the floor and prep tables in the rear food prep area and on the floor of the storage room in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the chest freezer in the basement. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the grease on the top and sides of the oven and cooking equipment. Clean the prep tables and food storage containers.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the grease and food debris from the ceiling and walls of the food prep area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: clean the grease from the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Dec 6, 2021
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: no person in charge on site during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no person in charge … See More
with an original city of chicago food sanitation certifcate posted. Instructed to have the original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no handwashing signage at far rear prep area handwash sink. Must post signage.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed cheese at improper cold holding temperature at 47. 3f. Also observed the following tcs food items at improper cold holding temperature. Cooked rice found at 78. 2f, pork ribs found at 101. 8f sitting out on counter, cooked potatoes found at 61. 7f, chicken found at 125. 9f sitting on counter, green beans found at 63. 9f, fried fish found at 60. 9f and beef found at 55. 8f. Proper cold holding temperature for tcs food items must be at 41. 0f or below. Instructed to discard and denature food. All food weighing approximately 230 lbs at a cost of $375. 00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed packaged soup in cooler for customer self service without any label. Instructed to provide a label that includes the name of food, address, ingredients, net quantity and any allergens if applicable.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 350 mice droppings scattered throughout establishment. Mice droppings were found next to bread slicer, behind bread display case behind register area, on shelves where packaged foods are stored for customer self service, under prep table in kitchen, under wooden pallets where packaged water bottles are stored, in front of basement door leading down stairs, in between coolers in customer area and behind ice cream chest freezer. Observed approximately 30 live ants crawling on deli counter and on microwave and slicer. Recommended having pest control for service. Instructed to eliminate rodents, droppings and ants and clean and sanitize all affected areas and equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: dead, decaying mouse on gluetrap in wall void next to far rear fod prep area. Must remove dead rodent.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food employee cutting meat without wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to wear a hair restraint to prevent any contamination onto food, utensils and equipment.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusty shelves inside walk in cooler located adjacent to office. Instructed to properly seal or repaint shelves.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease and food splatters on walls throughout prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed milk crates stacked on top of one another in kitchen prep area. Instructed to remove.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to seal holes in wall above mop sink in rear.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: accumulated unused equipment and utensils in 1st floor and basement storage areas. Items not clean. Must remove all unneccessary items and store all else to facilitate cleaning and to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: access panels to electrical boxes are stuck in place and do not close, leaving a large, open access point for rodents. Must repair access panels to close.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed employees handbag being stored in the food preparation area. Must provide a designated area for employees personal belongings.

64. Public health nuisance
- comments: observed all employees throughout the facility without face coverings or masks while performing food handling and working within 6 ft of each other. This order requires that all individuals and businesses in the city of chicago shall observe the following:(a) any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the phase 5 guidance issued by the office of the mayor. Citation issued. 7-28-060.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Sep 25, 2020
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed assorted cooked tcs foods held at improper temperatures in a hot holding display case that is unable to maintain adequate temperature. Foods such as cooked chicken at 68f, cooked pork at 86f, stuffed cabbage … See More
at 60. 8f, cooked meat patties at 63. 7f, cooked potatoes at 65. 5f, dumplings at 67. 6f. All discarded. Reviewed all hot foods must be held hot at a minimum of 135f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following tcs assorted cold deli meats held at improper temperatures on display, unrefrigerated on countertop above the cold deli cooler: smoked fish at 57. 9f, cooked meatloaf at 54. 1f, ham at 51. 3f, sausages at 57. 7f, deli meat at 54f. All foods discarded. Priority violation. See above violation #21 for citation.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed various prepared tcs foods held longer than 24 hours such as soup, cooked meats, cooked stuffed cabbage, cream based deli salads with no dates. Instructed all prepared tcs, ready to eat foods held longer than 24 hours must have an expiration date no longer than 7 days. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: facilities unable to maintain adequate temperature. The above mentioned hot holding display case at an improper temperature of 67. 4f with food such as cooked chicken at 68f. Hot holding unit tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and able to hold hot foods at a minimum of 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately over 200 small flies throughout the rear dish area and mop sink. Also observed over 200 mice droppings along all stairs leading to the basement and on basement shelving and some areas of the basement. Recommend having pest co. Service for mice and flies. Instructed to eliminate all flies, remove all droppings and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must provide a splash guard at the rear food prep hand washing sink between the sink and the three compartment sink.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: wiping cloths throughout the prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: basement box freezer lid in poor with broken/missing plastic and exposed insulation. Must replace/ repair to be smooth and cleanable.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for foods and equipment throughout. -----must not use tin foil as a liner/backsplash for the gas stove. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: dirty, grease and food encrusted metal rack shelving above the three compartment sink and throughout the walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed no hot water throughout the facility during the initial inspection due to the hot water tank not on/operating. Hot water temperature noted at a hand washing sink found at 70. 8f and hot water temperature at the three compartment sink at 74. 8f with a sign on the sink stating there was no hot water. Owner was able to re-ignite the gas hot water tank during the inspection and hot water restored by the end of the inspection. Reviewed there must be hot water at all sinks, at all times during operation. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide a covered toilet room waste receptacle and noted overflowing waste receptacle.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: water damaged ceiling tile above the gas stove ventilation. Must replace.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: hole in the wall of the far rear walk-in cooler. Must seal/repair to be smooth and cleanable. -----walls and ceiling throughout the far rear walk-in cooler with black dirt substance. Must clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed employees handbag being stored in the food preparation area. Must provide a designated area for employees personal belongings.

64. Public health nuisance
- comments: observed all employees throughout the facility without face coverings or masks while performing food handling and working within 6 ft of each other. Must provide face coverings. Citation issued. 7-28-060.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: May 4, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: no procedure for … See More
vomiting and dirrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide cleaning supplies kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all dry bulk food containers such as with sugar,flour,salt,etc must be properly labeled with common name outside the container.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found evidence of mice droppings by the mop sink area over 40 total and in the basement on the north side storage area over 20 total. Instructed to clean the area,remove the mice droppings and maintain. Instructed to have additional inspection by the pest control technician. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) no citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food on a bucket and bags of food stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Must elevate all bag of food and bucket of food 6' off the floor or provide raised shelving to stored such items.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: all dry bulk food containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: found grocery bag being used to stored frozen food inside the chest freezer. Must replace with food grade storage bag.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: ceiling vent cover inside the washroom with heavy dust accumulated. Must detail clean,remove dust and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: upgraded to priority foundation

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must detail clean the floor throughout the basement,along the wall base all corner and under the pallets to prevent rodent/insects harborage.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from report #2355479, dated 12/17/19. #55-observed clutter in the basement. Instructed management to remove clutter from the basement to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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For a few weeks now I have been eating morning summit almond cereal. Usually after dinner. I’ve been noticing an increase of burping and gas and a feeling like water and food isn’t going all the way down to my stomach after eating and the rest of … See More
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Company name: Tropicale Foods
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Burger King, 11 Arpents Street, Blois, France

2 weeks ago reported by user-qqdh7161

On Thursday 04 April 24, I ate at Burger King around 7pm, a classic menu with Burger fries. I had a chicken burger, at meal time nothing to report. The evening went normally with no stomachache. I didn't eat anything after that. It was at 2am that … See More
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