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Report date: Jan 5, 2021
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed menu with a footnote reminder statement on the menu display board and missing disclosure by astericks for related menu items (eggs any style and beef burgers). Instructed to provide both disclosure statement … See More
and reminder on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items offered. (refer to cdph consumer advisory guide provided during 2021 inspection). Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed spilled food matter and residue under and on shake machine. Instructed to detail clean to avoid buildup.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leak from drainpipe of 3-compartment sink dripping into metal cup. Instructed to repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed supplies and boxes stored on the floor in the two front employee storage closets. Instructed person in charge to properly store items by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Source: chicago.gov
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#steaknshake #undercooked #raw #chicago #illinois #us #beef #shake

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Report date: Apr 4, 2024
14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: observed mussels stored in refrigerator without tags. Instructed to properly date and maintain shellstock tags on site for at least 90 days after selling last mussel and date shellstock tags with date … See More
of last item sold. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready-to-eat temperature control for safety foods (cooked beans) not properly dated and stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: according to the manager's statement, the facility serves undercooked food, such as steaks, without reminder, disclosure, or identification. Instructed to add reminders, disclosure, and identification to all versions of the menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation was issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food stored on the floor in a walk-in cooler. Must keep 6 inches above the floor.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food stored outside the facility by the back exit door. Instructed to remove and maintain to prevent harborage of pest.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed small leak from pipes under 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair the leak and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted heavy clutter in dry storage food areas. Instructed to detail clean, organize, and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pests.

Source: chicago.gov
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#raw #undercooked

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Giordano's, 1040 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

2 days ago reported by user-zhzmx874

Ordered one deep dish and one thin crust pizza. After 4 hours my two kids, husband and I were all on the toilet all night. Along with some serious nausea and vomiting. I threw the remaining pizza in the trash $52 worth. Beware of this location.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting

#giordanos #chicago #illinois #us #crust #pizza

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Report date: Apr 11, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no paper towels or hand drying device at handwashing sink in butcher's area and inside the staff washroom. Upon my request employee provided paper towels on both area. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c) … See More
citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no soap provided at handwashing sink by the three compartment sink at rear area. After my request owner provide soap at said sink. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c) consolidated with above violation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hand washing signage at rear utensil washing area hand wash sink. Must post signage instructing employees to wash hands.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: tcs food at improper temperature. We observed 4 gallons of milk at temp of 52. 1f to 52. 7f, a dozen of eggs at temp of 46. 6f stored at display coolr in selling area. Products discarded and denatured. Cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Pound 10 , value $40. Priority violation:7-38-005, citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: we observed over 300 mice droppings throughout the premises. In selling area: under shelves, on top of shelves by the food (rice, flour, etc. ), on window ledges. We observed gnawed bags of dry foods by front widows and on shelves at selling area. Also observed a live mouse coming out running from under a shelf and went under two door reach-in freezer. Roodent droppings also in rear utensil washing area and storage: on floor, racks and equipment. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize and maintain. Have premises serviced by pest control control company, eliminate rodents. Priority violation:7-38-020(a) citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: no pest control log book provided during the inspection. Instructed to provide with all support documents required. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(c), citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: outer opening not protected. Front and rear doors with 1/4' to 1/2' gaps at bottom of the doors. Instructed to repair issue to minimize pest entry.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk & soda crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Proved proper raised shelving.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: leaking faucets at handwashing sink and three compartment sink. Must repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors not clean under shelves and equipment. Must remove dropping, debris and items from floors throughout the premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clutter and unnecessary items by rear door and on top of rear walk-in freezer. Must remove all unnecessary items and store all else to facilitate cleaning and to prevent pest harborage. Walk-in freezers are over-stocked and inaccessible. Must organize and keep accessible.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: dried food debris on walls in meat depaertment. Holes and broken wall by rear 3 compartment sink area. Large hole in ceiling above rear walk-in freezer. Surfaces must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent materials. Must clean, repair and maintain walls and ceiling.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed expired and missing food handler training certificates. Instructed to re-new and provide current proof of food handler training for 3 employees.

Source: chicago.gov
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#chicago #illinois #us

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Report date: Apr 10, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: no city of chicago sanitation certificate on site.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no person on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate or proof … See More
of certificate while handling tcs products such as rice, chicken, pork etc. . Instructed person in charge someone on site must have certificate at anytime food is being preed cooked and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed a full pan of chow mein noodles for sale in front display case for sale. Noodles were at improper temperature of 120 degrees. Food was discarded at this time of inspection. All other food products in case are at adequate temperature. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed clear water backing up from floor drain when front hand sink is used. Instructed to correct drain and use the other hand sink until sink/drain corrected. Priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: outside waste grease and garbage area not maintained. Waste dumpsters open, food, food containers and debris on the ground along with the grease container with grease encrusted to the top of the container. Instructed manager on duty to clean area and maintain clean. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floor under cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food debris and build up. Clean and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: manager on duty does not hold an allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain certificate on site.

Source: chicago.gov
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#pandaexpress #chicago #illinois #us

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Report date: Apr 11, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent droppings on the premises. 80 on the side of the coolers in the rear, 30 in the front by the service line and 60 behind the chest freezers on the side … See More
dining area. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean/sanitize the area and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the rear door not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the rear door and maintain.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed a food handler with a long beard in the food prep area. Instructed manager to have the food handler wear a beard restraint and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the cutting boards in the rear prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the storage racks inside all of the coolers with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the following in need of cleaning to remove food and dirt build up: -storage racks inside all of the coolers. -prep tables -exterior of cooking/cooling equipment and sinks -interior of the coolers and freezers instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water stained ceiling tile in the toilet rooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in the corners, under/around all of the cooking/cooler equipment, inside the walkin cooler/freezer, storage racks and sinks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout. -walls and ceiling in the front/rear prep areas with food splatters, dirt and dust. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ceilings.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed food handlers on site with no food handler's certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain current certificates on site at all times.

Source: chicago.gov
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#chicago #illinois #us

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Bellarine Brownie Company has issued a recall for its Belgian Chocolate Vegan brownies due to undeclared allergens (cashew and egg) caused by an incorrect product being packed in the packaging. The product was distributed to independent food retailers in Victoria.

The recalled product is the Bellarine Brownie … See More
Belgian Chocolate Vegan (86g). The batch carries a best before date of May 16, 2024. The recall was initiated due to the presence of undeclared cashew and egg allergens, resulting from an incorrect product being packed in the packaging.

Consumers who have a cashew and egg 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/food-recalls/recall-alert/bellarine-brownie-company-brownie-belgian-chocolate-vegan-86g
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Morrisons is taking the precautionary action of extending their recall of The Best Taleggio because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product. This product recall has been updated to include more ‘use by’ dates.

- The Best Taleggio (200g). Use by: All date codes up to … See More
and including 28 April 2024

If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

Symptoms caused by Listeria can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

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.

Company name: Update 1: Morrisons
Brand name: Morrisons
Product recalled: The Best Taleggio
FSA Recall date: 04/03/2024

Source: www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-11-2024-update-1
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#habitburger #inglewood #california #us #salad #caesarsalad

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Unilever are recalling Viennetta Vanilla because milk and soya are not listed in English on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to soya. This is a result … See More
of a labelling error which means allergens and product information are in Spanish. This only affects products sold at Tesco stores in the UK. This product was recalled in England, Scotland and Wales.

- Product details
Product Name: Viennetta Vanilla (Vainilla), Pack size: (650ml), Batch code: L4031BC020, Best before: January 2026

This product contains milk and may contain soya making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to soya.

If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to soya, do not eat it.

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: Unilever
Brand name: Viennetta
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FSA Recall date: 04/04/2024

Source: www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-aa-15-2024
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