Meat Food Poisoning

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

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

certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (slicing turkey,chicken wings,rice,etc) must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies for employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must provide hand washing signs in customers men's & women's toilet rooms.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must repair or replace exterior thermometer not operable on deli walk in cooler.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package in bakery area.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 60 or more mice droppings on floor underneath deli cold holding display unit on sales floor/mixed in with debris build up and rear storage area-gas station items also a dead mouse under deli display unit. Must removed droppings & mouse clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/11/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace damaged door gasket on bakery walk in freezer.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must remove rust from deli walk in cooler shelving units.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from deli walk in cooler- exterior of food storage containers & rolling carts. Bakery-walk in freezer fan guard covers,prep tables. Bread display shelving units on sales floor. Produce sales floor-vegetable display unit. Produce walk in cooler-shelving units. Meat processing -prep tables,rolling carts.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide a lid on garbage can in staff unisex toilet room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace bakery-ceiling tile in poor repair,lower trim at oven in poor repair. Meat processing-wall in poor repair leading to walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dust build up in bakery-vents and ceiling tiles and walk in freezer. Meat processing-vents.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in bakery,produce walk in cooler and rear dry storage area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from floors under,around,along wall bases throughout all prep areas,walk in coolers and freezers, sales floor,including floor drains where needed.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must repair or replace deli & bakery-cracked light shield & light out at hood of cooking equipment.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov

to maintain as required with all new hires. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-010. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing sign located in the handwashing sink at employee bathroom in basement preparation area. Instructed manager to provide proper handwashing signage.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of kitchen 2 door prep line cooler near to go service area. The following items were observed to be above 41f: chicken at 44. 4f; steak at 45. 6f; sliced tomatoes at 45. 7f; chile rellenos at 47. 1f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 8lbs of food worth $200. Instructed management to cold hold all tcs foods at 41f or colder at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 2 door reach in cooler located in prep area adjacent to go service area with an ambient internal air temperature at 44. 7f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as chicken and sliced tomatoes. Instructed manager to repair and maintain internal temperature below 41f. Management immediately notified refrigeration service at time of inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. See comments.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no working thermometer in reach in cooler at front prep line. Manager provided a replacement at time of inspection.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed dry goods storage bins in prep area to not have common food items labeled on exterior. Instructed manager to label all storage bins with the common name of the contents.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed storage of food service equipment and other items for use near and below waste lines that are not properly shielded in basement area near walk in coolers. Instructed manager to appropriately shield waste lines to intercept potential drips.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed utensils stored with food contact surfaces in contact with handles at to go service area. Instructed manager to invert and store all utensils with handles facing up for access.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed shelves in the walk in meat cooler in basement as well as in the basement prep area to be peeling and rusty. Instructed manager to repair or replace damaged shelves for shelves with a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged gaskets at the reach in cooler in prep area adjacent to the to go service as well as damaged gaskets in the reach in cooler in the bar area in dining area. Instructed manager to replace damaged gaskets.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed heavy food residue and debris in the gaskets of the display cooler in the to go service area as well as dust and debris build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of any food residue and debris build up.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed the food prep sink located immediately at the entrance of the basement to have a leak from the drain below the sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain prep sink in good repair.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed the employee bathroom located in the basement preparation area to not be self closing at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide a functional self closing device on bathroom door.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed mops stored within buckets at the utility sink area under stairs in basement. Instructed manager to invert or store mops appropriately for drying.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed storage of unused slicer and storage bins in basement of facility, as well as storage of employee personal items on shelves in the dishwashing area on main level. Instructed manager to maintain or remove any unnecessary items.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed a missing filter in the overhead exhaust system in the grilling prep area adjacent to the to go service area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain exhaust filters.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed one dimly lit light bulb in the walk in meat cooler in the basement storage area. Instructed manager to replace light bulb to provide an appropriate intensity within walk in cooler.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from inspection report #2581705, 9/14/2023 not corrected. #47--4-101. 19: observed several racks near the dish area and in the basement with chipped finish and rust build-up. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks. #55--6-501. 114: observed clutter of unnecessary items in the basement area of the facility. Instructed manager to declutter. Instructed to comply with noted violations and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov

original container
- comments: observed bulk seasoning not labeled in deli rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates used as shelving in liquor storage room. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, fryers, holding units, shelving units, cabinets, prep tables, sinks in deli, bakery, produce prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking sprayer on prep sink in rear deli, leaking backflow device under scrape sink near dish machine in deli, leaking toilet in rear women staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed waste water backing up through floor drain near hand washing sink in deli prep area. Instructed manager to call plumber and repair. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excess water, food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in deli, meat and produce areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in deli prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Source: chicago.gov

changed. I am fairly certain it is not the corn dog meat because my mom ate hers without the batter (peeling it off) and she did not get these symptoms.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain

and picking up condiments I realize a foul odor coming from the hot dog which had a sort of mango tomato chetney and some what perplexed due to the rotting smell. I was SO taken aback from the
faint rot meat smell .I sat down with my husband not sure if it was the smell because of a cocktail or the food on my tray. I never had to complain in the seaworld parks befor but It was so bad it was turing into sort or methane smell. My husband took a bite as I did but after 5 mins It smelled and tasted worse, like rotting trash from a garbage compactor. After we took a reluctant bite after words it was So disgusting I brought it back to Facility and they gave me another bacon wrapped hot dog without the Chutney. Regardless several hours later we all had diarrhea. My husband had to call out sick the next day stomach cramps and diarrhea. I have been throwing up with non stop diarrhea. My children did not go to school the following day becuase of diarrhea. Aqudica needs to seriously check their preped food in there cools like e 4 hours for public safety. For the last 2 days it hurt so bad it feel like all my organs were going to explode. Our family has been sick for days now and I still feel pain in my abdomen.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Cramps, Stomach Pain