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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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Report date: Apr 25, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 60 small black live flies flying throughout the rear prep area and on heavy equipment, throughout the dry storage room, and in the cafeteria. Noted approximately 20 small rodent droppings behind … See More
heavy equipment in rear prep scattered along the wall and alongside covered mixe in the corner. Instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize said areas. Must eliminate pest activity on the premises. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed back door leading to outside receptacle area with at least 1/4 inch gap between door and floor. Instructed rodent-proof said door to prevent pest entry.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors throughout the front and rear prep cafeteria and storage spaces need cleaning. Noted floor drain underneath 3-compartment sink with excessive organic buildup. Instructed to remove all built-up debris, clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed wall base in disrepair in cafeteria (exit door to hallway). Instructed to repair.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violation not corrected from report #2575153 on may 1, 2023. The violation states, "observed no covered receptacles inside of adult unisex toilet rooms. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 24, 2024
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed food handler cutting fresh tomatoes with bare hands. Instructed manager and food handler to always use gloves when handling ready to eat tcs food … See More
items. Hands food handler stop process wash hands and put on gloves. All cut tomatoes were discarded at this time. Total value $20 3 lbs priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found interior of ice machine with heavy build up of a black substance at ice chute and a gray substance at the front panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine. Clean, sanitize and maintain machine. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed raw shelled eggs in a bucket not under refrigeration at 55. 6 degrees, observed a bucket of pooled eggs not under refrigeration at 58. 8 degrees. Instructed to have egg products at 41. 0 degrees or below at all times. Eggs were discarded at this time. Total value $ 25 8 lbs priority 7-38-005 citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed fly activity in basement and dry storage/3 comp sink area. Observed 15-20 flies on ceiling, walls, and boxes. Instructed to clean all areas contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: rear door in need of rodent proofing. Gap at bottom of door. Instructed to repair and maintain.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed several knives being stored between the wall and dish table at dish machine area. Instructed to remove utensils and not have them stored in that location. Correct and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean or replace blade at this time. Correct and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting boards in need of replacing when worn with discoloration. Replace cutting board at servers area and omlette station. Correct and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: all cooking equipment on front line in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the dishmachine, dish table and pot scrubber sink with heavy debris build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: during inspection found no hot water at 3 compartment sink, and 3 handsinks on site. Water temperature 55-70 degrees. Hot water was restored during inspection water now at 120 degrees. Instructed to maintain water hot at all times. Priority 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: see violation #60

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: see violation #60

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core volations not corrected from march 9, 2023 report #2572276, #55 6-501. 11 observed walls and ceiling in poor repair(openings, peeling paint, etc) behind and above soda dispenser units and single service articles in basement. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Walls and ceilings shall be smooth and easily cleanable. #55 6-501. 12 observed accumulated fooo debris and spills on floors and floor drains in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Observed debris on floor along walls and corners in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #58 2-102. 13 observed no allergen training available for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training. Instructed to correct previous core volations and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 23, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed missing handwash signage on a first-floor front coffee bar hand wash sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed grease spilled on the ground near the 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 prep area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

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Report date: Apr 22, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no employee on site with the chicago certified food manager's (cfm) certificate. Instructed to have a pic with the cfm certificate and maintain. Priority foundation

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food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago cfm on site when preparing/serving tcs foods (i. E. Fish, chicken, beef, etc. ). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water stained ceiling tiles in the rear prep/dishwashing and storage area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in the walk in freezer, in the corners, under the storage racks in the rear and the interior of all of the floor drains with food, dirt and black like substance. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors and the floor drains.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed the two employees on site with no food handler's certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current certificate.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed the previous core violations from report #2586207, dated 12/04/2023 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: -40. Observed food handler not wearing a hair restraint nor a beard restraint. Instructed manager to wear both and maintain while in the prep/dish washing areas. -55. Observed dirt/dust build up on the ceiling tiles and food splatters on the walls around the sinks and cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the walls and ceilings through out. -55. Observed missing baseboards in the rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. -58. Observed no certified food manager with an allergen training certificate. Instructed manager to take the allergen course and maintain records on site. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 22, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs … See More
foods are being prepared, handled, and served (chicken, hamburgers, pizza, french fries, etc. ) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in employee restroom. Instructed manager to provide.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found the low-temperature dish machine in the basement dish area not sanitizing. Chlorine reading 0 ppm. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued. The machine is tagged and instructed not to be used until re-inspection by cdph.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found the low-temperature dish machine in the bar area dish area not sanitizing. Chlorine reading 0 ppm. Priority violation 7-38-025. See above. The machine is tagged and instructed not to be used until re-inspection by cdph.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed pest activity with approx. 15 small flies were noted during the inspection. Small fly activity was noted in the basement prep area and upstairs kitchen prep area. Advised to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity before re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted some use of milk crates for elevation in the kitchen area, dishwashing area, and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provides appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. 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 22, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on shelves in dry food storage area, on ledge near 3-compartment sink, on top of furnace, inside vanity cabinet in washroom, inside bottom compartments of coolers, on … See More
floor inside closet in dining area, on floor along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service containers and utensils not inverted behind front counter and prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed soiled cardboard on floor and shelves in prep area. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease spills on walls in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter in dining area, on shelves under front counter, in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed openings along walls and ceilings, around electrical outlets and pipe fititngs. Instructed manager to seal all openings, cracks and crevices in all areas.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed grease buildup on filters in ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violaitons not corrected from report #2574960 on 4-26-24:37-must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. 38-observed rear door frame has sevearl holes must make door tight fitting. 41-must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. 47-must repair or replace worn & pitted cutting boards. 56-must replace burntout lights in dining area and missing light shield in dish washing area. 58-observed no food allergen training for food manager. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 22, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of rodent activity and live insects on the premises. Observed approx. 50 mouse droppings on the floor beneath the dry storage shelves and in the corner of the washroom under the … See More
hand-washing sink. Also observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the walls, ceiling, and stock boxes in the dry storage area and behind the wok and stove. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from the premises. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed excessive amounts of rust on the wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to repaint or replace the storage shelves.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the food storage containers and plastic shelving in the dry food storage area, wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler, soap dispenser next to the exposed hand washing sink in the food prep area, 2 door prep cooler, wok station, 1 burner stove, oven, and prep tables with excessive grease and food buildup.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: seal the openings in the wall between the food prep area and washroom where pipes go into the wall.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the walls of the prep and storage areas with grease and food splatter and buildup. Clean the heavy grease buildup on the floor, and behind the cooking equipment.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 22, 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 desinate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

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service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation managr must be on site and valid certificate posted

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in rear dish washihng area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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