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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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Product: Corn

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Report date: Apr 26, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hand soap was provided at the hand washing sink at front cashier bakery/service area. Instructed management to maintain all hand washing sinks with hand soap at all times. Priority foundation violation … See More
7-38-030(c),citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12--observed large dry storage bins and small spice containers throughout facility to not be labeled with common name of contents. Instructed manager to identify all food storage bins with the contents (ie. Flour, sugar, pepper, etc).

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: 4-903. 11 (a;b;d)--observed large pots stored on the floor and not inverted near the 3 compartment sink in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed manager to store all items at least 6 inches off the floor and inverted to protect against contamination.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c)--observed the interior and sides of two microwaves on the preparation line in the main food preparation area, the grill, oven, fryer, and cooler equipment, the storage shelves under prep table in the rear preparation area to have food debris, residue, and grease build up, and the storage shelves in the walk in cooler to have dust and food residue build up. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain the areas free and clear of food debris, residue, dust, and grease build up.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-204. 12--observed no backflow prevention device located at the ice machine in the rear preapartion area. Instructed manager to provide backflow prevention device.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash and lid not tight fitting. Instructed to maintain outside garbage area at all times and lids/cover must be kept tight fitting to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b),citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12--observed heavy grease and food residue build up on the walls, floors, and shelves in the rear food preparation and grilling area behind the oven and grill equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain areas to be free and clear of heavy grease build up on floors and behind grill and oven equipment.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burnt-out light bulb above the dishwashing 3-compartment sink area. Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violation #38 not corrected from report #2593074 on 04/19/2024: continue to observe evidence of pest activity on the premises;observed 3 live cockroaches on foam/wall behind the coca cola refrigeration unit at rear cooking prep area. In addition continue to observe evidence of rodent (mice) droppings in various areas of the premises approximately 50 rodent (mice)droppings inside the trash cabinet storage in customer dining room and approximately over 80 rodent (mice)droppings along the walls and corners and interior bottom compartment of the deep fryer and storage rack outside the walk-in-cooler in rear cooking prep areas and approximately 50 rodent(mice) droppings on on at corners of floors and behind the refrigeration units and storage shelfs and on top of the electrical breaker units on wall all located in the rear dry storage room also,approximately 70 rodent(mice)droppings on floors and behind refrigeration units and underneath the front bakery display units and interior of shelfs and electrical wires behind the front cashier/service areas. Instructed to detail clean and remove all rodent (mice) droppings and sanitize all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 26, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors … See More
and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation from report #2577953 on 6/27/23 was not corrected: 47 -noted broken gaskets on the produce (right side) walk-in cooler door. Must repair or replace gaskets and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 24, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on shelves under front counter and on floor under shelves in dry storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. … See More
Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dust buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, prep tables, shelving units, rolling carts, cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no back flow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed opening in bottom shelves under front counter and around pipe fitting near furnace. Instructed manager to seal all openings in shelving and around pipe fittings in all areas.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 24, 2024
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practices … See More
by food handlers such as a female employee had on plastic gloves and pulled the garbage can out to place trash inside of it then changed gloves,remove a box from prep table and but inside of walk in cooler came back to prep area with same gloves on and prepared a food order removed bacon from prep cooler and placed on tray that went into oven without changing gloves and washing hands after every possible contamination. The same employee washed hands and then changed gloves at another time with gloves on pulled down her shirt and procedded to handle food again. Another employee had on gloves and pulled up her pants and went into beverage cooler and then handled a cup to make a drink for customer without washing hands. Spoke with manager on hand washing. (priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at front main prep area hand sink soap was provided during inspection must provide and maintain at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in dish washing area.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers(squeeze bottles) when not in original package

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 30 or more mice droppings on floor inside of chemical storage closet. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/24/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must elevate food storage boxes off of floor in rear food storage area.

46. Gloves used properly
- comments: observed employees not changing gloves after every possible contaimination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must eliminate crates used in rear storage for storage must eliminate and provide adequate shelving units.

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

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris build up floor drain underneath 1- compartment dump sink and walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must remove,elevate and organize articles of unused equipment in rear storage area/office off of floor and away from walls.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2585468 11/20/23 not corrected #38-6-202. 15 : observed the weather stripping on the bottom of the rear exit door in poor repair(worn). Must replace and maintain to prevent entry point for pests. #55-6-501. 12 : must clean the floors in corners in the front prep area and floors through out the rear dry storage area. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Source: chicago.gov
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Cook Out, North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, USA

2 days ago reported by user-vbxb4969

My children and I visited on 4/27/24 I ordered a chicken quesadilla, acorn dog tray, and a burger tray. Within three hours of eating, each of my children begin exhibiting symptoms of food poisoning. I have felt nauseated and light headed.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting

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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.

Source: chicago.gov
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