Phlavz Express, East 87th Street, Chicago, IL, USA

Yesterday, 3 December 2023 I ate simply Asia noodles and I immediately started feeling stomach cramps, followed by vomitting, then diarrhoea and really intense headache s We did notice that the chicken was slightly undercooked, it was slices of chicken breast but didn't pay too much attention... See More to it but in hindsight we think that might what caused it | Symptoms: Cramps, Headache, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Headache
Suspected source: Caesar salad, steak, asparagus, potatoes
Onset: 12 to 24 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Sick: Me | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Headache See Less

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Had a Macciatio coffee, bread, tortelinni alfredo, and tried some of friend's chicken alfredo.

While eating I thought there was like a piece of raw zuccini in the sauce. Looking back on it, I think I ate a cockroach :( | Symptoms: Nausea See Less

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We ate dinner there with four good friends from Viet Nam on Nov 30. I had the crispy chicken, very tasty, paid $87.70 in all. Then I awoke early the next morning with nausea and a sore abdomen, diaharrhea, disorientation, and a 100.2 degree fever. Now after... See More 3 days I can eat, eliminate, and feel ok. I would have seen my doctor by Saturday, but decided to wait it out. I called the restaurant, got the usual excuses. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Fever, Stomach Pain, Soreness See Less

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Fiancé and I both experienced severe nausea after eating pre-packaged pineapple chunks | Symptoms: Nausea See Less

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Report date: Nov 30, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued - at 10:20 am, a certified... See More food manager reported on site.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no certified foods manager on site while tcs food is handled: milk, tacos, etc. Instructed to provide. At least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation: 7-38-012, citation issued. At 10:20 am, a certified food manager reported on site.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: must store wiping cloths in prep areas in a sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross-contamination. Instructed to maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Excess rusty plates located in black plastic containers inside the ice bin of the ice machine, must replace

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: not locate backflow prevention device at water line of ice machine. Must be installed so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain. Or to know location.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: debris on floor under serving front counter/under three-compartment sink. Clean and maintain. Repaired ceiling walls in basement storage area not smooth and easily cleanable. Repair issue. The surface must be smooth, clean, and non-absorbent material.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no food handler training certificate was provided on site, instructed to provide

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Report date: Nov 30, 2023
59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13 (b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report#2585592, dated november 21, 2023, instructed the facility to #59 install a backflow prevention device on the hose in the basement.... See More Observed hose in basement with no backflow prevention device. Instructed manager to provide. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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Report date: Nov 30, 2023
19. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
- comments: noted employee removed assorted tcs food items, macaroni, cheese, jambolaye, rice, etc. From the 2-door refrigeration unit and put it directed into the warming unit without reheating the food items up to 165f... See More per code. Discussed with management proper methods of rapidly reheating tcs prepared foods to 165f or above and maintaining at 135f or above. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: noted thick grease accumulation iside the electrical unit of the deep fryer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: noted leaking pipe at the bottom of the 3-compartment sink at the rear. Instructed to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout premise, especially along the wall base and underneath equipment (cooking stove, 3 compartment sink, dry storage area, and walk-in cooler), all encrusted with heavy dirt, grease, food particles, and grime.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans and vents through out premise including fans inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: noted the following previous core violation #47, #49, #49 from inspection report #2567323 dated 11/18/2022 not corrected. 47). . 4-101. 11(b, c, d, e): interior lid of the box freezer in poor repair. Cracked, broken with exposed insulation. Must replace. 49). . 4-602. 13: dirty/greasy equipment with food debris stored in dry, dry food storage. Must store equipment cleaned. F 49). . 4-601. 11(b): interior of all coolers and freezers with excessive food debris and ice build-up. Must clean, defrost and maintain. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued

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Report date: Nov 30, 2023
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed the following prepared tcs foods held longer than 24 hours, not date labeled with an expiration date or any date stored inside the walk-in cooler and two-door cooler. Cooked chicken wings, lasagna, roast... See More beef, cooked sausage, cooked pasta. Approximately 25 lbs discarded. Reviewed proper date labeling. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers not in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 15 to 20 rat droppings under the bulk soda storage racks in the rear and 10 droppings in the bathroom washbowl cabinet. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and recommend having the pest control co. Service establishment for rats and place traps in need areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: noted food handler without effective hat/hair restraints. Must provide.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: all prep area wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: must not use plastic cups or bowls as food scoops. Must provide scoops with handles and store inverted from the foods.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must not store clean utensils above the rear dish hand washing sink to prevent contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use cardboard boxes as food containers inside the coolers.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: noted dirty bulk food containers throughout. ----interior of the cooks line two door cooler with excessive food debris. ----exterior door of the walk-in cooler with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain all.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use cardboard or tinfoil as liner for shelving or equipment ----all shelving throughout the prep area with dirt and dust. Must clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: extremely slow draining hand washing sink at the rear dish washing area. Must repair to properly drain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must not use cardboard as matting for floor under the stand mixer. Must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: soiled mops must be stored inverted at the utility service sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted expanding spray foam being unused as sealant around wall and ceiling piping. Must remove/cut down to be smooth and cleanable. ----wall backsplash at the three-compartment sink with dirt and moldy wall caulking. Must clean and replace caulking ----noted dirty floors under the rear dry food storage racks and food splatter on rear ceiling tiles. Must clean and maintain all or replace tiles.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide for all certified food managers.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from 10-19-22 report #2565827 were not corrected. #38---6-202. 15 outer opening not protected. Gap of 1/4 to 1/2' at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed repair issues to minimize pest entry. #47- 4-501. 12 some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts must refinish or replace said cutting boards. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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Report date: Nov 29, 2023
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no disclosure and reminder statement, and asterick identifying animal derived foods that are served raw, undercooked, or cooked to order on menu. Instructed to add disclosure and reminder statement and asterick identifying... See More animal derived foods that can be served raw, undercooked or cooked to order to menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed seasoned salt in container not labeled. Instructed all food, condiments and seasoniongs not in original container shall be labeled with common name of food.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no complete pest control log book on premises. Manager provided one inspection report dated 10-5-2023 as proof of pest control log book, no other paperwork provided. Instructed to provide complete pest control log book and maintain on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed buckets of chemicals next to utility sink stored on floor. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability and to prevent pest harborage. Observed rust on drying rack above three compartment sink. Instructed to remove rust to make surface smooth for ease of cleanability or replace drying rack. Observed aluminum foil liner on shelf above oven. Instructed to remove aluminum foil liner, nonfood contact surfaces shall be smooth for ease of cleanability.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed grocery bags used to store food in chest freezer in rear storage. Instructed to provide food grade storage bags for food storage.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed food debris on interior surfaces of microwave. Instructed to detail clean interior of microwave and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed can opener with buildup on tip. Instructed to detail clean can opener and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed slow draining handwashing sink in kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair handwashing sink.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed brown buildup on interior of handwashing sink in front serving area. Instructed to clean handwashing sink and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed buildup underneath three compartment sink on floor and along base of wall. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed splashes on walls, buildup along bases of wall and food debris underneath equipment in kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean all walls, along bases of walls, floors and floors underneath all equipment in kitchen prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused equipment in rear storage such as unused serving line. Instructed to remove all unused equipment to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed stained ceiling tiles in dining area and in women's washroom. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed grease buildup on filters in hood. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on ceiling vent covers in women's and men's washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed one manager with city of chicago foodservice manager certificate without allergen training. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago foodservice manager certificate.

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After eating Jimmy Deans sausage, egg and cheese biscuit, I became ill with severe stomach pains. I was on the floor, that severe! I went to Urgent Care thinking I has kidney stones.The day before my Husband had the muffin with sausage, egg and cheese and had... See More a very upset stomach. I still have cramping. | Symptoms: Stomach Pain, Cramps See Less

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Headache
Suspected source: Planters Peanuts
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: Dizzy | Symptoms: Nausea, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Headache, Dizziness See Less

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Last Saturday (day 4) I had dinner at that establishment, at night it was fine but in the morning I woke up with stomach aches, after a while diarrhea began to appear, a fever that did not go below 38 and continuous cramps. We are on the... See More 7th and it is the third day with a bad belly, this morning I have 37.5 and my loose belly will not be cut, if this continues I will take the necessary measures against the establishment. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Fever, Cramps, Stomach Pain See Less

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Went for dinner yesterday at 7. Had chicken starter skewers. Had to send them back as they were still raw in the middle. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less

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I ate 3 bagels last night, and now I have a serious diarrhea It is Dempster’s cinnamon raisin bagels best used by Dec 01, I got it for free, as the staff said it was about to expire. | Symptoms: Diarrhea See Less

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain
Suspected source: Well this is the 4th time I got sick fter eating Cheerios so I am certain it is the Cheerios
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Additional information: I purchase these boxes at... See More Sam's Club, Fayetteville AR. I got sick throwing up within 3-4 Hours after eating Cheerios and once all cleared out, within one hour, and once you start vomiting, it will not let you stop. I fell better then but the hot acid in throat, stomach and mouth will linger and burn for about 3-4 hours. I will not want to eat again for about 20-24 hours after I ate the Cheerios. | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain See Less

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GHGA, LLC is voluntarily recalling select fresh-cut products made from whole cantaloupe subject to a previously announced product recall initiated by Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The fresh-cut fruit products containing recalled cantaloupe were distributed to Kroger stores in Alabama and Georgia,... See More Sprouts stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, and Trader Joe’s retail stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. No illnesses have been confirmed to be associated with products.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

All GHGA fresh-cut fruit products associated with the recalled whole cantaloupe associated with the outbreak have expired, however, consumers who have purchased these items and may have frozen them for later use are urged not to consume the products and return the items to their local store for a full refund.

As of November 29, there have been no illnesses reported related to GHGA fresh-cut products. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), several illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the whole cantaloupe recalled by Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh, however, as of November 29, no illnesses have been confirmed to be associated with GHGA products.

The products are packaged in clear square or round plastic containers, marked with a “sell by” date and a lot code on the label.

Voluntarily recalled items include the specific products, lot codes, and expiration dates below. No other products are affected.

You can see the affected products list in the images attached or in the link below.

In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms, 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: GHGA, LLC
Brand name: Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s, None
Product recalled: Fruit cups and trays containing cantaloupe.
Reason of the recall: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
FDA Recall date: November 29, 2023

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Headache, other: Other
Suspected source: The roach that was in my mouth from the qt coffee
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: Several Weeks
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Fresh Start Foods, Ready-Set-Serve by Markon, GFS, Kitchen Essentials, Fresh Start Foods, Richmond, BC Central Foods Co., brands Fresh Cut Fruit products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. This product is distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and possibly other provinces and... See More territories in Canada.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The affected product's details are in the link below.

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider; check to see if you have recalled products; and do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products.

Recalled products should be returned to the location where they were purchased.

Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled product are advised to contact their retailer.

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: Fresh Start Foods
Brand name: Fresh Start Foods Ready-Set-Serve by Markon, GFS, Kitchen Essentials, Fresh Start Foods, Richmond, BC Central Foods Co., None
Product recalled: Fresh Cut Fruit
Reason of the recall: Issue Food - Microbial Contamination - Salmonella
CFIA Recall date: 2023-11-18

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I bought some chicken from kfc Winchester and after an hour and a half I became nauseous which followed by a severe episode of vomiting and diarrhoea all weekend into Monday night | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less

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