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Report date: Nov 16, 2022
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 provide. Priority foundation
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago... See More food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (beef 183. 9f, pork 166. 9f) prepared and served. 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
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide soap for proper handwashing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide paper towels for proper hand drying. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) refer to previous violation for citation
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no metal stem thermometers available. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometers for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 80 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in west prep area, 50 mice droppings scattered on floor under shelving units in rear prep area, 20 mice droppings scattered on wooden ledges under front counter. Observed numerous flying insects 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
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no pest control log book. Premises must be serviced by a licensed exterminator and log book available upon inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rust deposits on prep tables and carts in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of unused equipment, prep tables, shelving units, beverage machines, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in women washroom. Instructed manager to repair.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food spills and debris on floors and walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed damage floor tiles in front prep area, missing floor tiles in walk-in cooler and stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused articles and equipment in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from report #2553263 on 3-22-22:37-observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep area, instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food. 38-observed 1/2 gap on bottom of rear double doors, 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of rear door near washrooms. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. 47-observed no stoppers for front 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain. 52-observed ice machine waste line draining inside rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove and properly connect to floor drain. 55-observed damaged floor tiles in rear prep area, opening in ceiling above utensil storage shelving, water seepage along walls in basement. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
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I went to The drive-through and ordered a Burger in fries and when the employee took my money she just took my money and slid around the corner and then the one that gave me my Burger handed me my Burger and tried to give me another... See More soda but then she smirked and walked away she didn't even say thank you for coming to this place As I drove away most of my French fries and then I took 1 or 2 bites of my Burger about a quarter of my Burger and I started vomiting violently and I've been to the hospital and they said I had chemical Burns in my throat Since eating a Burger I have eliminated anything else without violently vomiting afterwards | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting See Less
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Report date: Nov 16, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on shelving units and floor along walss in lower level dry storage/furnace room, 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in lower level laundry... See More room, 30 mice droppings scattered on shelves in food and utensil storage cabinets in lower level kitchen, 20 mice droppings scattered inside cabinets under 2-compartment sink in lower level lounge, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in first floor furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and loose faucet on hand washing sink in unisex children washroom. Instructed manager to repair.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed openings in walls and ceilings, along baseboards around pipe fittings in prep, storage, and classroom areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on floors along walls and corners in furnace rooms, utility rooms, laundry room, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed filter missing in ventilation hood in kitchen. Instructed manager to replace.
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Report date: Nov 15, 2022
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge on site with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
2. City of... See More chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site and valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 138. 8f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation must on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: observed open cup of coffee in prep area. Instructed manager to provide lid for drinking cup to prevent contamination.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed rear hand washing sink not accessible, blocked by totes, soda dispenser units and damaged goods. Instructed manager to remove all items from front of hand washing sink. Hand washing sink shall be accessible at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in rear storage and walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter in rear storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles in storage areas along walls and corners to prevent pest harborage.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust, dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, sales, storage, and office areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
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Report date: Nov 15, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in washroom and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
10. Adequate... See More handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide paper towels or sanitary hand drying device at hand washing sink. Priority foundaiton 7-38-030(c) refer to previous violation for citation
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink not accessible in dishwashing area, filled with plastic bags. Instructed manager to remove all bags from hand washing sink. Hand washing sink shall be accessible at all times for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citaiton issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide soap for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) refer to previous violation for citation
13. Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
- comments: observed several bags of chips(jay plain, cheddar and sour cream, etc)torn, gnawed, adulterated with mice droppings and displayed for sale on shelving units. Instructed manager to discard. All food packaging shall be intact, protected from contamination and safe for human consumption. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor under chip display shelves, inside cardboard trays on chip display shelves, on floor along walls and corners in sales and storage areas, on shelving units near electrical equipment in dish washing area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4" gap on bottom of rear door in west storage area. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed soiled cardboard on chip display shelves. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dust, dirt and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fan guards in walk-in cooler, shelving units in sales and storage areas, sinks, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed both outside garbage dumpsters not covered, left lid missing on left dumpster. Instructed manager to replace missing lid and cover all dumpsters. Outside garbage dumpsters shall be covered with tight fitting lids. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed accumulated trash and debris on ground around dumpsters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing ceiling tiles in rear dish washing and storage areas, stained ceiling tiles in sales area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive clutter in washroom, storage, front counter, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulated dust, dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in washroo, dish washing, front counter, sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed ventilation fan not operable in washroom. Instructed manager to repair.
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London, UK
1 week ago
Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea,Nausea,Fever,Stomach Pain,Cramps,Chills
Suspected source: Sweetcorn or cheese
Onset: 4 or 5 hours
Duration: 24 hours
Sick: 1 | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills See Less
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Report date: Nov 15, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 2 live roaches in the following areas: groove of the hood and in the three compartment sink behind the bar. Also, observed approx. 125 rat droppings in of the benches of the... See More seating area and behind the benches of the booths of the seating area. Management instructed to clean and remove all activity from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation #7-38-020(a).
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: remove all dead insects from the following areas behind the bar, on the drink mats, in the 2-door sliding drink cooler, in the 2-door refrigerator in the kitchen, throughout the whole facility.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed soiled hood area in the kitchen. Instructed to detail clean all soiled areas. Clean the food debris and grease deposits inside of the ovens.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed hole behind seating area bench in corner where black wall meets brick wall. Instructed to seal.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: clean and remove the dripping grease deposits on the edges of the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment.
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Report date: Nov 14, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings scattered inside compartments, cabinets and on shelving units under serving line, 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners under shelving units in dry food and... See More utensil storage areas, numerous flying insects on ceiling tiles and light shields in dish washing area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles not inverted in serving 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 ice buildup inside reach-in cooler near chest freezer and damaged gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in prep and storage area. Instructed manger to repair and maintain.
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no test strips for high temperature dishmachine. Instructed manager to provide an irreversible temperature measuring device to test utensil surface temperature. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of sinks, cooking equipment, grill, fryers, holding units, steam tables, rolling carts, shelving units, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink, missing hot water handle on hand washing sink in dish washing area, clogged floor drain under ice machine. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris and spills under all equipment, along walls and corners in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed plastic tarp with water hose attached in ceiling of rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove and repair all ceiling leaks. Observed missing wall tiles in serving area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
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Report date: Nov 14, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
-... See More comments: observed 1/2" gap on bottom of west door at entrance. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated dust, dirt and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of shelving units, display shelves, in sales, checkstand and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulated dust, dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in sales, storage, front counter, and photo areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in sales area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water stained ceiling tiles in sales area. Instructed manager to replace.
Source: chicago.gov See Less
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Report date: Nov 9, 2022
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager... See More on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (tamales,chicken,pork,etc) must be on site at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: observed female food handler drinking from a styro foam cup without a lid nor straw. Must provide a closed drink container.
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed multi-use utensils not being properly sanitized at 3- compartment sink at 0. 0p. P. M. Observed several employees washing utensils with a bucket of water stored inside of middle sink basin and then scooping sanitizing water over the utensils that is stored in a large blue plastic bucket that is also inside of middle basin and rinsed under running water and being used to cook with. Instructed manager on how to set up sink to properly sanitize utensils. (cos)(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 50 or more live small flies flying around in dining area,in a hamper of dirty soiled and wet aprons and towels in rear dish storage area,inside of boxes of chiles in electrical room. Remove soiled articles recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/9/22(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed pallets of packaged corn husk stored outside in rear yard as well as a massive amount of non-tcs foods stored in a auto shop storage bay located at a different address adjacent to restaurant. Must remove and store in a license facilityout of the elements.
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must elevate containers of food stored on floors in walk in cooler and freezers.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gaskets on both walk in freezers.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed several worn and pitted cutting boards must repair or replace.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must eliminate crates used for food storage in electrical closet and other areas and provide adequate shelving units.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean walls and ceilings in rear prep areas(dark and dirty build up)
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed 2 burner stoves not under ventilation hood in front prep area. Instd to have completely under ventilation system or remove from premises.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2556871 6/7/22 not corrected. #10- must provide hand washing signs in staff toilet rooms. #37- must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. #41- must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on prep tables and cutting boards. #44- must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves(large pots). #47- observed garbage bags being used to cover cooked foods. Must provide food grade bags or materials(e. G. Plastic or foil)to cover foods. #49- must clean debris build up on prep tables and legs,walk in cooler fanguard covers. #51- observed no back flow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing. #55- must remove dust from ceiling vents in men's toilet room and in dining area. #56- must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment. #56- 2 burner stoves not under ventilation hood in rear prep area. Instd to have completely under ventilation system or remove from premises. #57- observed no food handlers training for employees. Must provide and maintain. #58-observed no food handlers training for employees. Must provide and maintain. Must repair and maintain. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)
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