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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Report date: Apr 15, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food … See More
service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4' gap between fornt entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, holding units, broiler, cabinets, shelving unnits, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris inside cabinets under pop machine, inside floor drains in drive thru area, on floor inside walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, drive thru and dish washing areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents, soiled pallets inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to clean maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed damaged light shield above ice machine in dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2592289 on 4-8-24:60- previous core violations not corrected from report #2583201 on 10-11-23:55- must grout floors throughout premises. Must repair or replace gaps along top of wall bases, damaged wall bases where needed. 56-repair or replace missing light shield in prep area. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 11, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a 1/4' gap at the bottom of the front exit door. Must provides a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent pests ' entry.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, … See More
properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6' off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed grease spilled on top of container, wall of building, and ground at grease container. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside waste grease area and waste grease container. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners in the basement storage area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 15, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed a final rinse surface temperature of 130f with my irreversible registering temperature indicator. Management instructed to provide a final rinse temperature above 180f with a surface temperature above 160f. Must repair the machine. … See More
Priority violation 7-38-025.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed the ice scoop in the basement stored on a piece of equipment. Management instructed to store the ice scoop inside a clean container.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators provided to measure the surface temperature of utensils being sanitized inside of the high-temperature dish machine behind the first-floor bar. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the top of the low-temperature dish machine in the basement.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: repair the left sink stopper lever at the 3-compartment sink in the basement dish room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the floor under the 1st floor bar. Clean the floor drain in the basement dish room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: repair the broken floor tile in the women's first-floor washroom. Repair the openings in the walls of the back corner of the kitchen between the refrigerator and deep fryers. Repair the openings in the walls and ceiling of the basement dishroom and cover or paint the walls and drywall.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: remove trash and garbage from the floor of the basement electrical room.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 12, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed person in charge without valid original city of chicago certified food managers certificate on site for review. Instructed to provide and maintain at least one certificate holder on site while preparing … See More
and serving (eggs, deli meat, sliced tomatoes) instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice machine in prep area with excessive pink and black mold-like substance on internal lid and dripping onto ice used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize equipment and maintain food contact surfaces. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 100 small black live flies throughout the prep area on the wall near the microwave, inside the corner space where the utility sink is located, on rolling carts where clean kitchenware is stored, throughout dry storage, and flying near drains where the ice machine is placed. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed broken wash gauge on low-temperature dishmachine located in rear prep area. Instructed to replace or repair. Must maintain equipment to ensure utensils are being properaly washed and sanitized. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed walls crumbling and in poor condition throughout prep area in the following places. . . Wall entering kitchen area, next to hot water dispenser in front prep area, behind 3 compartment sink across from ovens in prep, on wall (to the wall base) separating dish machine room from prep area. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces throughout kitchen and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed broken wall base and detached base (black) throughout kitchen area. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent breeding spaced for pest.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted all floor drains in need of cleaning throughout kitchen, drain with excessive food debris buildup on floor near fryers. Instructed to remove spill on floor inside dry storage closet and remove pooled water underneath 3 compartment sink where chemicals are attached.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burned-out light bulbs in the ceiling in the rear prep area near the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to replace and intensify lighting.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 12, 2024
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed doorway (green paint) leading into dry storage room with peeling paint. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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comments: observed items stored on the floor in walk-in cooler and dry storage areas. Instructed person in charge to remove and organize all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed the following previous core violations from report #2573010 dated 3/22/23 not corrected; #53 observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to provide self-closing device. #55 observed an opening in the floor, along walls and baseboards in the washroom. Observed damaged outlet cover on wall near front counter. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain. #55 observed debris on the floor along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Fromagerie Blanc, a French cheese manufacturer, has issued a recall for its raw milk goat cheese due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause listeriosis. The recalled products were distributed throughout France. The issue was discovered through routine testing, which revealed the presence … See More
of Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall includes a variety of cheese products under the Fromagerie Blanc brand, including Palet, Sauvaget, Fusette, St maure, Crottin, Bûchette, Pavé, Roue, Tricorne, Pyramide, Pictou, Arc, Fleur du Japon, Chabis, Cabris, Tour, and Cœur.
- Aged lactic cheese from batches 60 to 96. Date of between 29/04/2024 and 04/06/2024
- Fresh lactic cheese from batches 60 to 96. Best before date between 29/04/2024 and 04/06/2024
- Bloomy rind cheese from batches60 to 96.Best before date between 29/04/2024 and 04/06/2024

The full list of recalled products and their distributors is available at the link below.

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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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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