Sushi Taku, West Division Street, Chicago, IL, USA

Report date: Aug 8, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the premises and 5 live house flies. Observed live small flying insects on the ceiling and walls of the food prep areas, dry storage area,... See More walls outside the washrooms and walls in the dining room. Observed live house flies on the ceiling of both food prep areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity throughout the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed several food handling employees in the rear food prep area not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint in the food prep area.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the build up of food dberis on the top of the dish machine and stainless steel shelving above the 2 compartment sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the floor drain at the end of the cook's line. Clean the floor in the front and rear food prep areas.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

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Report date: May 3, 2022
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed a food handling employee cutting raw tuna for sushi and touching the fish with their bare hands while cutting it. Management instructed that no... See More bare hand contact is allowed with ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed frozen shrimp being thawed in a container at room temperature in the rear food prep area. Management instructed to properly thaw tcs foods.

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

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the bulk food storage containers in the rear food prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the grease on the floor of the rear food prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: repaint the chipped paint on the wall column in the rear food prep area.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no food handler certificates were provided for food handling employees in either food prep area. Management instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees.

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Report date: Jun 28, 2021
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4 inch gap under and between rear exit double door sweeps. Instructed manager must rodent proof said doors.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: no chlorine test... See More papers for low temperature chlorine dishmachine on premises. Instructed manager must provide chlorine sanitizing test papers on premises by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dust/grease build up on ventilation hood and food build up on exterior of dishmachine. Must clean and maintain equipment.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: no covered trash receptacles in womens washroom. Must provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food build up on prep area floor under and behind cooking equipment and dirt/food build up inside floor drains. Must clean floor under and around all equipment and along walls and corners also must clean interior of all floor drains and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed food/dust build up on ventilation hood. Must clean ventilation hood and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates on premises.

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Headache
Suspected source: churches chicken fast food place
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: Its from churches chicken, i dont know which one. | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Headache See Less

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Report date: Nov 28, 2023
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: 3-304. 14 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... See More
- comments: 4-501. 12 most of the cutting boards in the kitchen, with dark stains and deep cuts, must be refinished or replaced said cutting boards

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19 must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-204. 18 the foam wrap is broken/leaking on the pipe attached to the condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler in the basement. Repair issue

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 handwashing at the bar area is slowly draining. Repair issue. The pop gun dispenser unit installed under the bar counter and above the ice bin must be relocated to minimize the source of contamination. Ice is used for human consumption.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-204. 12 no backflow prevention device was provided at the ice machine water line in the basement area. Must be installed so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained, or to know the location

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 broken/missing grout on floor tiles in the bar area. Also broken cement floor under the ice bin. Repair with a smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-202. 11 we observed a protective light shield with black dust accumulation, instructed to clean and maintain

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Report date: Nov 28, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink near the three-compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all hands used by food... See More employees and maintain.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometers conspicuously placed in the reach-in coolers in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers for all cold holding equipment and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 10 mouse droppings on the counter behind the pizza warmer in the front dispensing area. Also observed approximately 20 mouse droppings on the floor underneath the dry storage shelving units in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all rodent droppings, clean surfaces, and maintain premises free of pest. Recommended receiving additional pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect the food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor and maintaining.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed multiple food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all food handling employees wear hair restraints to prevent contamination and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusted storage racks in walk-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed some food debris on the floor behind deep fryers in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed one certified food service manager without allergen awareness training. Instructed the person in charge to obtain an allergen training certificate and keep on premises and maintain.

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Report date: Nov 28, 2023
50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed no hot water throughout facility, in kitchen and toilet rooms on 1st and 2nd floor. Hot water reached a maximum temperature of 63 f. Instructed manager to ensure hot water reaches... See More a minimum temperature of 100 f at all hand washing sinks and a minimum temperature of 110 f at all other sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

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Report date: Nov 28, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink in the rear bakery prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all hands used by food employees and maintain.... See More

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rust on shelves in two-door refrigerator in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirty floor drain underneath the three-compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed bakery prep area with clutter and items on the floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize and keep items elevated off of floors and maintain.

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Report date: Nov 28, 2023
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed low water pressure at 1 of 2 washbowl sinks located in customer men's toilet room. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

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Report date: Nov 27, 2023
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: hot holding unit in deli prep area unable to maintain proper temperature, inernal air temperature of 102f. Unit tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use... See More until repaired and able to maintain temperature of 135f or above at all times. Unit not in use at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: rusty storage racks in deli cooler. Instd to clean and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: ice machine door hinges in disrepair. Instd to repair and maintain

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: basins of handwash sinks in toilet room and bakery 3-compartment sink not clean, debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain basins

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: walls through out entire meat cutting room not clean, excessive meat debris noted underneath and behind meat grinder and above 3-compartment sink. Instd to clean and maintain walls.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: walk in freezer with exceesive food storage, unable to access all areas of freezer. Instd to refrain from excessive storage and maintain freezer to have all areas accessible.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: ventilation in toilet rooms in disrepair. Instd to repair and maintain

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Yen Bros. Food Service (2011) Ltd. is recalling their Fruit Salad due to Salmonella. These products were distributed to Hotels, restaurants, and institutions in British Columbia.

The recalled products are:
No Brand Fruit Salad 7.5 pound, All production dates from 10/23/23 up to and including 11/17/23
No... See More Brand Fruit Salad, 25 pound. All production dates from 10/23/23 up to and including 11/17/23

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.

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.

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We went in August family of 6. Four of us got covid and diarrhea. Found mold in our butter at Toro. They haven't had AC at the restaurants by the beach. Also our room in building 5a had no ac. Food wasn't good and we didn't drink tap water. Never again 😒 | Symptoms: Diarrhea See Less

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: Italian Sausage Ravioli
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Sick: 2 people
Additional information: I'm not the only sick one. My father, who also had some ravioli, has had a... See More lot of diarrhea. I am suspicious of Walmart's ability to keep food 'fresh'. The package said it was good until January 2024, but this is not a good Walmart. They have a habit of having a lot of past-due packages of meats still on shelves. ( I thought I was safe with the date on the package. Stupid me) | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache See Less

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My Family and I ate at Texas De Brazil on Monday, 10/30/23. The Meats were very undercooked, raw, chewy, and full of gristle. There were several meats and even the Filet Mignon that were very fatty, chewy, full of gristle, practically not edible. However, being at a... See More ‘nicer’ restaurant with only cloth napkins and no extra plates, we had 2 family members choose to swallow the ridiculously chewy meats whole, when they were unable to break the meats down with excessive chewing, they just swallowed the bites down whole, instead of trying to discreetly discard (spit them out) the chewy meats. We lingered and chatted awhile after dinner & then proceeded our drive home, we live about an hour from the restaurant, we had one family member that nearly didn’t make it home to the bathroom. Family Members #1 & # 2: both had explosive diarrhea within the first 2 hours of eating there, followed by several rounds of diarrhea, stomach cramps, and vomiting over the past several days. Family Members #3 & #4: both went to bed nauseated, and woke up 6-8 hours after eating dinner violently vomiting, followed by several more rounds of diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps for several days after eating there. My family has been miserably ill with stomach issues since eating at Texas De Brazil - Birmingham Location. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Cramps See Less

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A few hours after consuming half of a blue machine from a Costco value pack I felt increasing naseau then had extreme vomitting and stomach pain. The next day I had very bad diarrehea and very extreme stomach pain. I'm in day 3 and my stomach is still pretty messed up. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain See Less

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The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) has urged consumers not to consume Wilcox Ice Cream ("best by" dates 9/13/24, 9/14/24, 9/15/24), produced by Wilcox Ice Cream in East Arlington, Vermont due to potential Listeria contamination. These products were sold at food establishments... See More in New England including the Hanover Co-Op Food Store, Lebanon Co-Op Food Store, and the Monadnock Food Co-Op in New Hampshire. No illnesses related to these products have been reported to date.

The recalled products are:
- Wilcox’s Premium Sweet Cream. Package Size: 1.5 Quart, Quart, Pint
- Wilcox’s Premium Sweet Cream Caramel Apple. Package Size: 1.5 Quart, Quart, Pint
- Wilcox’s Premium Vanilla. Package Size: 1.5 Quart, Quart, Pint
- Wilcox’s Premium Salted Caramel Turtle: Package Size: 1.5 Quart, Quart, Pint
- Wilcox’s Premium Maple Cream. Package Size: 1.5 Quart, Quart, Pint
- Wilcox’s Premium Mint Chocolate Chip. Package Size: 1.5 Quart, Quart, Pint
- Leonardo’s Gelato Mint Chocolate Chip. Package Size: 4 oz. cups
- Wilcox’s SUPER PREMIUM Mint Chocolate Chip. Package Size: 1.5 Quart, Pint
- Wilcox’s SUPER PREMIUM Caramel Brownie. Package Size: 1.5 Quart, Pint

The issue came to light after a sample of the product tested positive for the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in a routine check at the DPHS Public Health Laboratory, leading to the voluntary recall by the company.

Consumers should discontinue consumption of the product immediately. Please return them to your store of purchase for full credit.

In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, 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.

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Saturday evening around 4:30pm, my daughter ordered two large pizzas. One was a Margarita and the other was a New York Cheese Pizza. She also ordered garlic knots. I was sick all of Saturday and Sunday and she and her friends were sick as well. I’ve tried... See More to call the restaurant to notify them that something may be wrong with their cheese or refrigerator, but I can’t seem to get through. I’m upset that we spent over $75 to feel extremely sick for 2 days and we still feel sick (this is 3 days after eating the pizza) and can’t go anywhere. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less

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Recently ate at red lobster and I kinda tasted the bread to be a bit stale. I order the ultimate feast . Everything was good for a few minutes. My grandma began to complain about her stomach but I thought it’s cause she had coffee . A... See More few moment after I began to have a fluttering feeling in my stomach . After we left I went to work and began throwing up, light headed and cramping. The following morning diarrhea all day. I was told I got food poisoning! Never ever again I’ll eat at red lobster . | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain See Less

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We bought yesterday grilled chicken from Coles in Westfield Helensvale and I got severe allergic reaction with red spots on my cheeks and I was very itchy all over and took anti histamine medication. My husband was also itchy allover the body and was very dizzy at midnight. | Symptoms: Dizziness, Allergic Reaction, Itching See Less

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I was eating a fruit bowl that held moldy fruits and I had bought some beef carne de res taquitos which had me extremely sick due to the lack of them replacing the old foods with fresh ones | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less

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