Sushi Taku-Logan Square, 2283 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Cramps, Chills
Suspected source: sushi, bathroom
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: I love this place, but I woke up the next day having diarrhea and nausea to the point I... See More was making myself throw up. I did use the bathroom so it is possible I got in from the shared toilets. The establishment was clean, as always, and the sushi tasted fresh and yummy. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Cramps, Chills See Less

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Report date: Nov 21, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager shall be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation

2. City of... See More chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager shall be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no vomit and diarrhea spill kit with procedure and spray effective against norovirus on premises. Instructed to provide vomit and diarrhea spill kit with procedure and spray effective against norovirus on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 130 mouse droppings in facility, in areas such as space in between wall where grease trap is located, behind mixer and oven, prep table and shelf and in corner and along walls in room with hot water tank. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, remove mouse droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 11/21/2023. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no sanitizing solution test kit on premises. Instructed to provide sanitizing solution test kit and maintain on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no self closing device on washroom door. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom door and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed dust on ceiling vent covrer in washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations from inspection report #2370127 dated 05/05/2020 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued. Observed bulk food containers (sugar, flour, etc. ) without required labels. Instructed must label all bulk food containers with common name observed raw wood surfaces at front counter. Instructed must paint or stain these porous surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed leak at base of faucet of 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain same.

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Closure Date: 11/14/2023

Violation:
- High Priority - - From initial inspection: High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -5 rodent droppings on floor next to box syrups in shared area with Dunkin' Donuts and KFC -4 rodent droppings under prep sink... See More in Wendy's -3 rodent droppings under shelves across from 3 compartment sink in Wendy's -5 rodent droppings on top of microwave in Wendy's -8 rodent droppings on shelf next to microwave above raw burgers in Wendy's **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: 1 rodent dropping on shelf next to microwave in cook line area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**

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Date Closed: Nov 21, 2023
Reason for Closure:
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required.... See More Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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Report date: Nov 21, 2023
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed a food handling employee put ingredients on a taco (onion and cilantro) with their bare hands. Management instructed that no bare-hand contact is allowed... See More with ready-to-eat foods. Priority 7-38-010. Citation issued.

14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: observed no shellfish tag for oysters. A shellstock certification tag shall be maintained with the original container until emptied and then retained for 90 days from the date of the last one sold. Tags must be with the product at all times, and shellfish tags must be dated with the date when the last shellfish was used or consumed from the container. Management discarded the said oysters. Total value: $30. 00 total weight 10 lbs. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed al pastor held at an inadequate temperature of 75 f. Meat was not cooking and sitting stationary on a rotator instructed the manager to ensure that al pastor is either cooking or stored at 135 f or above. The manager discarded 10 pounds of el pastor $60. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation combined with violation #22.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed sliced tomatoes and milk stored at an inadequate temperature of 47 f. Instructed manager to ensure that all cold food is stored at 41 f and below. The manager discarded 1/2 pound of tomatoes and 3/4 gallon of milk. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no food thermometer on site for measuring cold foods. The food thermometer on site starts at 100 f and up. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for measuring hot and cold foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 25 small flies throughout the facility, including in the basement, in the kitchen, and toilet rooms; observed 1 live roach in the kitchen and 1 live roach on cooler in drink area. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed dead rodent in basement near hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove dead rodent and sanitize affected area.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food stored on the floor in the basement. Instructed manager to keep food items at least 6 inches above ground.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed knife stored in crack between wall and counter instructed manager to remove knife in store on a non-absorbent easily cleanable surface.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed mop sink with clog. Instructed manager to unclog mop sink.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed food handler with no food handler training. Instructed manager to ensure all food handlers have food handler training.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2563240, dated september 6, 2022, instructed facility to: #37 label food storage containers with common name, #47 repaint rusty metal shelves and racks in basement walk in cooler, #51 provide backflow prevention device to hose in basement, and #58 provide food allergen training for all certified food managers. Observed bulk storage containers in basement not labeled with common name; observed rusted metal shelves and racks in basement walk-in cooler; observed hose in basement hooked up with no backflow prevention device; observed certified food manager with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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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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Yesterday at Lunch Philly steak sandwich My husband and son had different menu items and did not get sick. We had lunch around 1 ish & I started having severe symptoms around 6pm which has continued throughout the night into today. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting See Less

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PC brand Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may contain almonds which are not declared on the label. There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product. This product was distributed nationwide in Canada.

-Affected products:... See More
Brand: PC, Product: Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins, Size: 908 g, 0 60383 98203 4, Codes: Best Before 2024 JL 08

Check to see if you have recalled products; Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction; and do not serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products.

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

In case you experienced 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.

Company name: Loblaw Limited
Brand name: PC
Product recalled: Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins
Reason of the recall: Issue Food - Allergen - Tree nut
CFIA Recall date: 2023-11-16

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Within 20 mins after eating a slice of red velvet cheesecake from cheesecake factory I started having really bad diarrhea. I didn't even make it all the way to the bathroom. Still the same 12 hours later. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea See Less

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I ate a bowl with: light white rice, black beans, chicken, lettuce, fajita veggies, and hot salsa. Usually I get the medium or a light amount of hot salsa but this was a lot of hot salsa. That was Monday but it’s Wednesday almost Thursday and since... See More that Monday afternoon hours after I ate it, I’ve had terrible stomach cramps, diarrhea, and nausea feeling like I’m going to puke. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Cramps See Less

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I’ve never had any food poisoning from Aldi before, but after eating sliced peppered Appleton salami I vomit d 12 times in two hours and then felt better. | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting See Less

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I had a salad from there yesterday I woke up at 4 am vomiting, diarrhea, severe stomach cramps and all that was coming out both ends was lettuce and the pesto chicken I got from there | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Cramps See Less

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Had nuggets and had diarrhea afterwards. | Symptoms: Diarrhea See Less

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We bought their Italian meatballs. Put them into the oven as directed and within 12 hours my husband was throwing up and had diarrhea. Within 24 hours it hit me. Both ends- it was the worst experience of our lives | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less

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Order a poké at 12:30 p.m. based on rice, mango, seaweed, red onion.
Choose raw bluefin tuna as the “protein.”
Onset of symptoms at the end of the afternoon.
Vomiting, diarrhea, fever, impossible to get out of bed except for emergency. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less

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About a couple weeks ago family dollar sold me food expired by MONTHS. the next morning it felt like i was getting stabbed in the stomach (still happening) with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea occurred for about five days after. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain See Less

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