Corn Food Poisoning

Corn Food Poisoning

Canned and frozen corn could be the cause of food poisoning. Canned corn has been recalled numerous times for Clostridium botulinum contamination, which results in a botulism infection. Similarly, frozen corn has been recalled on several occasions for Listeria contamination. Both infections can result in severe illness.

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Product: Corn

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Closure Date: 04/04/2024

Violations:
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed cans of baby corn and tomato sauce dented. **Warning**

- High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbing hands for less than … See More
10 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**

- High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using cellphone then proceeded to handle and serve food to customer without washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands before serving food to customers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

- High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink without soap **Warning**

- High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef thawing stored inside of thank you bag in kitchen area, garbage bags being used as lids/cover on cooked rice at stove. Observed cut onions, cut green bell peppers, sliced potatoes and sliced tomatoes stored inside of thank you bags at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored on top of RTE hot dogs and raw shelled eggs stored on top of cream inside or reach in cooler at kitchen area. Discussed with operator proper procedures and provided form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw seafood mix **Warning**

- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall behind hand washing sink in kitchen area, 3 live roaches crawling on a deli slicer on top of preparation table next to seasonings, salsa, and mustard, and 1 live roach crawling on broom stored inside of kitchen next to reach in cooler. **Warning**

- High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 1 roach egg on top of a can of tomato sauce also approximately 20+excrements on the shelf lining the wall behind the prep table in the kitchen nearby the hand washing sink. **Warning**

- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam table: sweet plantains (129F - Hot Holding); cooked pork belly (110F - Hot Holding) fried cheese taco (90F - Hot Holding); beef flautas (110F - Hot Holding), operator discarded the products. As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed krazy glue stored with seasoning packets in kitchen area and charcoal lighter fluid stored next to salsa and golden raisins at front counter. **Warning**

Source: Florida Department of Health
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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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Pflugerville, TX, USA

1 week ago reported by user-dhvj6123

I ate a green chili pork taco and chips and queso and a house margarita from Torchy’s in Pflugerville around 7:30pm on Thursday April 11. I started vomiting and diarrhea in the middle of the night and this went on until about 6pm on April 12th.
Other … See More
items that are a possible culprit that I ate that day included red seedless grapes from Walmart, Great Value white cheddar popcorn, Oreo Thins, and a naval orange from Walmart.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Headache
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Report date: Apr 8, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted inadaquate water temperatures at handwashing sinks throughout building, girls 1st floor bathroom (55 f), girls second floor bathroom (86 f), boys second floor bathroom (91 f), womens staff bath on 2nd … See More
and 3rd floor (94 f). Instructed to provide and maintain hot water at a minimum tempature of 100 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: noted approx 60 droppings underneath 3 compartment sink in kitchen, along the walls where garbage is held until disposal in kitchen, in the corners of dry food storage room in basement, and in classroom 113. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), no citation issued.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: noted high temperature dish machine in culinary classroom with no temperature test strips or for the high temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator or test strips. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted loose handsink with holes above and below washbowl in girls 3rd floor bathroom. Instructed to repair and maintain a smooth cleanable surface at seal.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: noted blown out lightbulbs underneath hood in culinary classroom. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 8, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 75 small rodent droppings in the following places during the time of inspection. . . They are as follows: in prep area underneath unused 3-compartment sink, behind 2 door storage cabinet, … See More
behind large black ovens, in cafeteria hallway in corner by utility sink, in entry way corners into prep area as well as cafeteria, service line open cabinet space, in dry storage underneath storage racks (under applesauce boxes), in dishroom where ice machine is stored in corners under heavy equipment. Instructed to remove droppings and clean and sanitize all said areas. Must eliminate pest activity on premies. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). No citaton issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors in the dining with excessive food debris along perimeters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 9, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed the person in charge at the beginning of the inspection without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain … See More
a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted nor on site while tcs foods (cooked rice, beef) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate must be posted, and the city of chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. When the manager arrived (2:00p), the manager presented a photocopy of the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed photocopies are prohibited under the city's ordinance. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: 2-501. 11 observed no adequate supplies on site for responding to the vomit and diarrhea accidents that can potentially occur inside the facility. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-205. 11 observed the food prep area handwashing sink blocked with a trash can in front of the hand washing sink and tongs being stored in the basin of the hand washing sink. Instructed to remove garbage can and tongs from handwashing sink; handwashing sink must be used for hand washing only. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation consolidation with violation above.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 11 observed no hand washing cleanser at the hand washing sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to provide hand washing cleanser at all hand washing sinks at all times. Employee provided hand washing cleanser during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14 observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide at all hand washing sinks.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-205. 15(a) observed no hot water at the hand washing sink located in the dishwashing area; at the time of the inspection, the sink was only maintaining 70f. Instructed to provide adequate hot water (at least 100f) at said hand washing sink at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

15. Food separated and protected
- comments: 3-302. 11 observed raw chicken being stored above ready-to-eat foods. Instructed to never store raw tcs foods above ready-to-eat foods to prevent any possible contamination. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 75 rat droppings scattered throughout the basement storage area located on the dry storage shelves, in between the freezer/refrigerator units and in the corner between the storage shelves. Instructed to eliminate rat activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: 4-603. 15 observed cooking pots too large to be submerged in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove large pots or install a larger 3-compartment sink or provide a written procedure on how the facility washes, rinses, and sanitizes the equipment that is too large to be submerged in the 3-compartment sink.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed accumulated grease debris on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 observed a minor leak of clean water at the bottom of the toilet bowl located in the women's toilet room. Instructed to repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 observed opened containers of produce stored on the ground in the basement area. Instructed to not store any food items directly on the ground. All food items must be stored at least 6 inches from the ground.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed no allergen training certificate provided. Instructed to meet requirements for all city of chicago food service sanitation managers.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: 8-304. 11(a) observed no most recent inspection report summary posted for the public's view. Instructed always to post the most recent inspection report summary for the public's view at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 8, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water (68. 6f) at hand washing sink in girls lower-level washroom. Instructed manager to provide 100f-120f water at hand washing sink. Prioirty 7-38-030(c)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied … See More
and accessible
- comments: observed timed faucets not functioning properly in girls and boys washrooms. Water must run continuosly for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed chipped paint on shelving units in dry food storage and utensil storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed 2-compartment sink backing up in lunchroom staff washroom. Observed no running water at left hand washing sink in lower-level girls washroom, no hot water at right sink in girls second floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacles in first, second and third floor girls washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter inside closet in lunchroom. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed opening in floor along wall between milk cooler and produce storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed missing light shields in prep and utensil storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from report #2572955 on 3-22-23:38-observed a gap in right corner of kitchen/lunch room delivery door must make door tight fitting. 47-must repair or replace damaged 3- door reach in cooler door gaskets. Priority foundation 7-42-090

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 9, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 80 mouse droppings scattered throughout the basement prep/dry storage area in the following: behind the door, on cardboard covering shelving, in the corner of the dry storage room, in the furnace … See More
room around the perimeter(behind doors stored), and beside the prep table. Instructed the person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize all areas, and inform pest control service of activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cardboard on multiple shelves in the dry storage area in the basement. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard and maintain it.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed build-up of spillage and residue on interiors and doors of cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in the unisex restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter and unused equipment in base storage/prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to remove unused equipment and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed multiple areas along baseboard of wall to have holes in basement prep area. Observed holes in furnace room concrete floor. Instructed person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed blown light in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge replace and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 8, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 40 rodent droppings on the lower surface of the deep fryers in the food prep area. Instructed to remove all droppings, detail clean, sanitize and maintain area. Recommended contacting pest control for … See More
assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employee in the food prep area not wearing a hair restaint. Instructed to wear a hair restraint when in the food prep area and when preparing/serving food. Maintain same.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the can opener in the rear with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain can opener.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the chest freezer in the prep area with thick ice build up and food/dirt on the lower service. Instructed to remove ice build up, clean and maintain freezer.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed the trash receptacle in the toilet room overflowing. Instructed to clean and maintain toilet room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water stained ceiling tiles above the walk in cooler and in the food prep area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in the corners, inside the walk in cooler, under/around the cooking/cooling equipments with dirt, food, grease and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the floors in the rear and front throughout. Also must clean and maintain vents in the toilet room and in the front storage area.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed the following core violations from report #2573554 dated 04/03/2023 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct/maintain the following: #10-observed the facility missing the required handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain. #39-observed an open 15-25 lb bag of sugar stored in the cabinet at the self-service coffee station. Instructed to properly store said sugar to avoid contaminating the food product and maintain. #49-observed the microwave at the rear dry storage area with severe food debris build up and food splatters. Also, the insta pot (where the rice is cooked) stored on the shelving unit at the food prep area with food debris build up and not maintain. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov
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