West River Cafe, 4400 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

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West River Cafe, 4400 N Kedzie Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

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Report date: Sep 28, 2023
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-204. 12 observed no backflow prevention device for the basement utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected. Report #2582022 dated … See More
9-20-2023 instructed facility to service all areas affected by pests. Observed infestation with over 10 live roaches throughout facility including on 2nd floor and in basement. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Sep 20, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 4 live roaches in the basement, including on stairs, in the ice machine, and on the floor around coolers. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no mechanical ventilation in toilet rooms instructed manager to provide mechanical ventilation.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jan 29, 2021
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 112 observed dead insects on the floor of the basement, the floor of the food prep area and inside of the cabinets at the front food prep area. Management instructed to clean … See More
and remove all dead insects from the premises.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 clean the grease on the prep table next to the deep fryer. Defrost and maintain the interior of the 1 door refrigerator next to the boxes of fountain pop in the basement. Clean the steam table and interior of the oven. Clean the encrusted grease on the side of the grill and deep fryer.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-204. 12 must install a backflow prevention device on the mop sink in the basement that has an attached hose.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: 5-501. 17 must provide a covered waste receptacle in the employee washroom.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 11 repair the openings in the walls of the basement dry food storage room. Seal the openings around the 3 compartment sink at the walls and ceiling. Replace the particleboard above the 3 compartment sink and install a drywall ceiling or vented access panel above the 3 compartment sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 clean and sanitize all walls in the food prep area especially around the dish washing area where live cockroach activity was observed.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report #2472766 on 1/15/21: 38 - observed 6 live cockroaches on the floor and walls of the rear food prep area around the 3 compartment sink, behind the prep table, and in the basement around the hot water heater and 1 door freezers. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jan 25, 2021
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 112 observed dead insects on the floor of the basement, the floor of the food prep area and inside of the cabinets at the front food prep area. Management instructed to clean … See More
and remove all dead insects from the premises.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: 3-304. 14 observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 11 observed frozen food stored in a plastic grocery bag 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: 4-602. 13 clean the grease on the prep table next to the deep fryer. Defrost and maintain the interior of the 1 door refrigerator next to the boxes of fountain pop in the basement. Clean the steam table and interior of the oven. Clean the encrusted grease on the side of the grill and deep fryer.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 repair the leak below the 3 compartment sink.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: 5-403. 12 remove the drain line at the ceiling above the 3 compartment sink that is emptying into a plastic bucket on the wire storage shelf.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 clean the grease on the floor behind the cooking equipment.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 13 must install a baseboard along the walls of the basement dry food storage room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 11 repair the openings in the walls of the basement dry food storage room. Seal the openings around the 3 compartment sink at the walls and ceiling. Repair the drywall ceiling above the 3 compartment sink. Replace the broken floor tiles in the basement dry food storage room.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-501. 14 clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed a food handling employee with an invalid food handler certificate. Management instructed that all employees must show a valid proof of training.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report #2472766 on 1/15/21: 10 - observed no exposed hand washing sink installed in the front food prep area of the facility where coffee and drinks are prepared and served. Management instructed to install an exposed hand washing sink in this area. 38 - observed 12 live cockroaches on the floor and walls of the rear food prep area around the 3 compartment sink, behind the prep table, and in the basement around the hot water heater and 1 door freezers. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jan 15, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed that all employees must sign a copy of the employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued. … See More


10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no exposed hand washing sink in the front food prep area of the facility where coffee and drinks are prepared and served. Management instructed to install an exposed hand washing sink in this area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked food items. Management instructed to disclose and identify which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 3 live cockroaches on the floor and walls of the rear food prep area around the 3 compartment sink and behind the prep table. Also observed approximately 60 rat droppings on the basement floor in the storage areas and underneath the staircase. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from the basement area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a dead rat on a glueboard in the basement area near the staircase. Management instructed to remove the dead rodent. Also observed dead insects on the floor of the basement, the floor of the food prep area and inside of the cabinets at the front food prep area. Management instructed to clean and remove all dead insects from the premises.

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

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed frozen food stored in a plastic grocery bag 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 prep table next to the deep fryer.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed a food handling employee with an invalid food handler certificate. Management instructed that all employees must show a valid proof of training.

Source: chicago.gov
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The recall involves all … See More
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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.

Source: www.mpi.govt.nz
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The recalled product … See More
is the steak haché à la demande au stand boucherie under the brand E. Leclerc de Gouesnou. The product, sold by weight at the butcher's counter, has a GTIN of 0200089000000. All lots with a best-before date between 02/04/2024 and 11/04/2024 are included in the recall.

If you have this product at home, do not consume it and return it to the store where it was purchased.

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.

Source: rappel.conso.gouv.fr
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in the product.

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If you have this product at home, do not consume it and return it to the store where it was purchased.

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.

Source: rappel.conso.gouv.fr
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3 days ago reported by user-dwgpm746

I bought surimi tails from this store on 18th April. I ate 2 or 3 and thought the brine made it taste weird so stopped eating. Later that night I began feeling sick. It was then I checked and the shrimp was 5 weeks out of date. … See More
Been ill all weekend and at one point thought I might need to go to A and E.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting
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diarrhea, dizziness, chills, fever…
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Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products. Recalled products should be returned to the location where they were purchased

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Source: recalls-rappels.canada.ca
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