Chicago, IL, USA

“Report date: Apr 2, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employees health policy. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation-7-38. 010-no citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled... See More with contents name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: prepackaged foods on display not properly labeled. Must label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed that almost all containers with food stored in side are not covered when not in use. Must provide and maintain

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: no splash guard on side of kitchen exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Must install a washable splash guard.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed that utensils in use are stored in cold water temp 75 f ,must stored utensils under running cold water, under hot water (135 f and above),in food handle not touching food and in clean place protected from contamination.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed use of old cut milk containers as scoops in food prep area. Must provide proper utensils with handles to use for food contact

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed baking equipment(mixers) to be bigger than 3 compartment sink and cant be submerged in wash water in sink. Must provide cleaning procedure for each separate piece of food-contact equipment with description how to be cleaned in place and/or. Must prepare procedures for re inspection or e-mail it cdph at food@cityofchicago. Org for approval

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean and maintain clean dust and food derbies from under food table and top of prep baking equipment, from electronic computer shelving, from interior of cooling units

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed unapproved water system designed (hand washing sink installed in front service area. Observed that drain originated in that sink through pipes drains inside 3 compartment sink),must constructed and installed according to low p 7-38. 030 no citation issued

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in unisex employee bathroom

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair broken ceiling tiles in washroom area

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must provide proper light in walk in cooler

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler's training certification from employees available for review during inspection. Instructed that all employee's must comply with food handler's training in accordance with the food handling regulation enforcement ac

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 31, 2020
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: found no city of chicago certified food service manager on site and no city of chicago certified food manager certificates posted. Instructed facility that a city of chicago certified food service manager must be on... See More site at all times when (tcs foods) sandwiches are prepared,handled. Instructed to comply and post original certificates as required. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no clean up supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to provide hand washing signage at all hand sinks (food prep and wash rooms).

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker,dripping into ice 'ice is used for human consumption'. Management was instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: instructed to properly label and date ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours inside coolers. Must identify product shelf life or 'consume by' dating (7 days from preparation date). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: found no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found no pest control log book on site. Instructed to provide a licensed pest control log book with all required documents and maintain on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and organize rear storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage remaining kept items must be properly stored neatly and at least 6' inches off the floor for easier cleaning.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found dirty floor underneath the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to clean floors in detail.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed several food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training for all employees.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no allergen training certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed to provide an allergen training certificate for all certified food managers.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 31, 2020
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed no grease trap under 3-compartment at bakery. Instructed management to put a grease trap connected to 3-compartment sink in bakery

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
-... See More comments: observed one of two toilet urinal in men's restroom not functioning. Instructed management to repair urinal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed stained ceiling tiles at front selling area and at rear. Instructed management to replace ceiling tiles

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed caps from light missing at food prep area next to the deli. Instructed management to replace caps.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: violation #59 --violation #10 not corrected handsink not installed in the sushi prep area and provide paper towel and hand soap. Previously informed on 8/20/2019 see report #23o4948 7-42-090 no citation issued

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 31, 2020
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods (chicken, pasta)not properly dated , stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and... See More held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food. Must disclose and remind such items. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued -

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: noted over 30 mice droppings on floors at the basement dry storage area and over 10 rat droppings under stairs in basement area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) no citation issued

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged cover on reach over freezer in basement area

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed that pre-cooked chicken wings are stored in broken plastic container. Must provide proper durable containers with covers.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: noted no sanitizer test strip kit on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to properly monitor the strength of the sanitizer. Priority foundation. 7-38-005

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean exterior of ice machines in basement

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must provide easy cleanable ceiling over freezers in basement storage area

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted heavy clutter throughout establishment on shelves, floors in basement storage areas. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest. Must upgrade housing keeping

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean and maintain clean ceiling in kitchen prep area including cables and light holding chains covered with dust and grease.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed that mops have been stored on floors in rear dish washing area and front prep area. Must place mops in position that can allows them air dry with out soiling walls and floors

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no lights on stairway to basement and under stairs in basement area. Must provide and maintain

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler's training certification from all employees. Instructed that all employee's must comply with food handler's training in accordance with the food handling regulation enforcement act.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 31, 2020
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate... See More sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus) priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to provide hand washing signage at hand sink inside employee washroom.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: instructed to properly label and date ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours inside coolers. Must identify product shelf life or 'consume by' dating (7 days from preparation date). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: found no consumer advisory or disclosure and reminder posted and on menus for raw/undercooked foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: instructed to properly label food containers/bins identified with common name (salt, sugar etc)

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: backflow preventer device not located behind ice machine. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain rear outside garbage area. Must clean under and around grease box with some grease accumulation.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to clean and reorganize unused dining area for storage. Food and non food items must be stored 6' off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain interior of walk-in freezer.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to clean and maintain floors inside electrical room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to remove unnecessary items and unused equipment in dining area/storage to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with heavy dust accumulation inside employee washroom.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 31, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-012.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and... See More kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: prepackaged foods on display not properly labeled. Must label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx: 40 mouse droppings on along walls and corner behind chest freezer at rear food prep area and in rear dry storage room on floor along walls behind storage shelves. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas,pest control service is now reccommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: color coded cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: unable to locate backflow prevention device on mop sink. Must be able to demonstrate location and provide visibility of backflow prevention device.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and organize rear storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage remaining kept items must be properly stored neatly and at least 6' inches off the floor for easier cleaning.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to remove accumulation of dusts on ventilation covers in wash rooms.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“2 and directly after eating we have been on the toliet constantly for hours ”

“Report date: Apr 1, 2020
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago certified manager on duty while... See More handling tcs foods (protein shakes). Instd to have manager on duty at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a)

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: no procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: missing handwash signage at handwash sinks. Instd to provide handwash signs and maintain.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: missing food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: missing thermometer in refrigeration unit. Instd to provide and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: no pest control logbook or proof of service. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: no chemical test kit for sanitizer (chlorine). Instd to provide test kit and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 31, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation... See More #7-38-010. No citation issued.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs at all hand sinks on premise. Instructed to provide.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed male employee in food prep area with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain in food prep areas.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed eating utensils not inverted in the bin of the food prep table. Instructed management to avoid contamination by inverting utensils with handles exposed.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed a burned out light-bulb on the ceiling in the rear near the walk-in cooler and dish area. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 30, 2020
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed person in charge without city of chicago certified food managers certificate during time of inspection. Must provide.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed facility food handlers preparing... See More and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. No citation issued.

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed two male food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cardboard used as liner at the bottom of all chest freezers on premise. Instructed to remove.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup in the chest freezer located in the front food prep. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a leak at the facuet of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the rear food prep. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the front food prep area and lobby. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: observed previous priority foundation violation #48(observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued) not corrected within specified time frame on the inspection report dated for 03/23/2020. Instructed person in charge that the violation shall now classified as a priority item due to non previous noncompliance. Priority foundation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Everyone in my group who took a bite got diarrhea and stomach cramps. ”

“Not sure 14 of the 15 were sick. 2 people were nauseated and throwing up on day 3 if trip. 2 more day after and they had chills and fever. Day later 3 more very bad diareah...rest had combination of symptoms 2 the day they returned ..and one more got... See More sick again at home. All of us are still feeling off. ”

“I ate at there between 130 and 230. I had a salad with vinaigrette dressing, sourdough bread, the skinny chicken pot pie and then the chocolate tower cheesecake that I split between my daughter and I. We went shopping through the mall so within 20 minutes I had to rush... See More to the bathroom. Worse case of colon cleanse ever. ”

“I got a double double animal style burger with some fries. I felt completely fine after I ate it. I ate nothing else after. The next day, when I woke up, I was hit with a wave of nausea. I could taste the grilled onions in the back of my... See More throat. Now every single time I try to stand up, my stomach gets really upset. ”

“FSA announced the recall of Branston Pickle products by Mizkan Euro Ltd because of potential plastic presence which makes them unsafe to consumers.

FSA advises consumers not to eat the recalled products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

- Branston Original Sweet Pickle.... See More 280g. Best before: Jan 2022.
- Branston Original Sweet Pickle. 360g. Best before: Jan 2022, Feb 2022.
- Branston Original Sweet Pickle. 520g. Best before: Jan 2022, Feb 2022.
- Branston Original Pickle. 2.55kg. Best before: Apr 2021, May 2021.
- Branston Original Pickle. 310g. Best before: Jan 2022, Feb 2022.
- Branston Small Chunk. 2.55kg. Best before: May 2021.
- Branston Small Chunk. 520g. Best before: Feb 2022, Mar 2022.
- Branston Small Chunk. 360g. Best before: Feb 2022.
- Branston Squeezy Smooth Pickle. 355g. Best before: Jan 2022.
- Branston Smooth Pickle. 370g. Best before: Jan 2022, Feb 2022.

Check the full recall details on the FSA website food.gov.uk

Source: FSA ”

“My husband ate shrimp fried rice from there. Husband was the only one of the 4 of us to eat seafood with our meal. We had dinner around 5 or 6 and he work up at 4:30 the next morning with heavy nausea and diarrhea that has not stopped and... See More he is on day 3 of this. ”

“I ordered food! Yesterday Around 9 pm. (Before that my last meal was at around 9am and it was salad and coffee) so it was their food definitely made me feeling so sick .So I ordered wrap and fries and 3 souses . At around 12 at night I woke... See More up in cold sweat feeling extremely sick. All night I spend in toilet vomiting , I’m still feeling extremely bad . Pleaseu check their kitchen !!!! ”

“I work until 10pm but I noticed in my cameras my children where eating Cheetos last night around 8:30pm. At 7:30am as I woke them up for school they complained of a stomach ache. Half hour later they where vomiting and then diarrhea. ”

“Purchased Cambozola cheese packages on the 3/ 4/2020. Took it home immediately and made a snack. Something did not taste right so I went to inspect the cheese. Very old dried out, with brown/ purple bruise on sides. Love this cheese usually and very familiar with smell. Likely repackaged older... See More cheese, that had been contaminated. Called store but refused to take it seriously. ”

“Eating here and another location So me and my wife and other family members order burgers, got diarrhea same night and others next day. Also, my parents got food from here same day we bought burger kind next day diarrhea and nausea. Still feeling symptoms. ”