Product: Italian

“Report date: Jun 30, 2020
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no certified manager onsite during the inspection while tcs foods; ground beef, and italian beef are being prepared or served. Instructed to have a certified manager onsite at all times when tcs foods are being... See More prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found handwashing sink in rear dish area blocked by a lawn mower. Instructed to remove item. Handwashing sink must be accessible at all times and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030 (c)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no soap at handwashing sink in rear dish area. Instructed to provide hand soap at sink at all times and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030. (c)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no paper towels or drying device at handwashing sink in rear dish area during inspection. Instructed to provide paper towels or drying device at all times and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030 (c)

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide a metal stem thermometer onsite to ensure the accuracy of hot or cold food temperatures. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: found no thermometer inside deli cooler, instructed to provide working thermometer and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: found wooden blocks holding up the flat top grill in the cooking/prep area. Also, must discontinue using milk crates as storage racks for food and beverages. Instructed to provide proper storage racks for food beverage storage. Instructed to maintain.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: found no chlorine or quaternary test strips onsite. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Priority foundation 7-38-005

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found the exterior of the deep fryer and grill in prep area with excessive accumulation of grease and food debris. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: found no hot water on premises. Hot water ranged from 77f to 78f. Instructed to contact plumber to have hot water restored. Hot water at hand sinks must be restored to a minimum of 100f, and hot water at 3-comp 110f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: found no back flow preventer device on faucet of mop sink in rear, instructed to install and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: found no covered receptacle in staff toilet room, instructed to provided covered receptacle and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found the ceiling on the sales floor with water damaged. Instructed to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found excessive dust and debris on the floors and along the baseboards throughout the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: found excessive grease and dust accumulation on hood filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“I bought Beyond Meat Italian sausages, my sister and i both got sick with diarrhea and nausea and headaches. Was so excited to try but very disappointed w the outcome :( ”

“Company name: Hy-Vee Inc.
Brand name: Hy-Vee
Product recalled: Chopped Salad Kit, Shredded Iceberg and more
Reason of the recall: Possible Cyclospora Contamination
FDA Recall date: June 29, 2020
Recall details: Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is recalling an additional 12 salads across its eight-state region due... See More to the potential that they may be contaminated with Cyclospora. The potential for contamination was brought to Hy-Vee’s attention when Fresh Express – which manufactures the product – announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) expanded its investigation of an outbreak of Cyclospora in the upper Midwest section of the United States.

The 12 salads are in addition to the 12 oz. Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad product that Hy-Vee pulled last week after initial notification of the investigation. Hy-Vee now has 13 private label bagged salad products (all expiration dates) that are being recalled as a result.

The products were distributed to Hy-Vee grocery stores across its eight-state region of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The list below outlines the 13 products that have been recalled. No other Hy-Vee branded salads are impacted by today’s recall.

- Hy-Vee Southwest Chopped Salad Kit (13.4 Oz). UPC: 0-7450-24669
- Hy-Vee Shredded Iceberg (8 Oz). UPC: 0-7545-12053
- Hy-Vee Veggie Deluxe Salad (12 Oz). UPC: 0-75450-08530
- Hy-Vee Greener Supreme Blend (12 Oz). UPC: 0-75450-12046
- Hy-Vee American Blend Salad (12 Oz). UPC: 0-75450-12047
- Hy-Vee Italian Blend Salad (10 Oz). UPC: 0-75450-12048
- Hy-Vee Coleslaw Mix (16 Oz). UPC: 0-75450-12051
- Hy-Vee Romaine Garden Salad (12 Oz). UPC: 0-75450-12058
- Hy-Vee Asian Chopped Salad Kit (13.7 Oz). UPC: 0-75450-24668
- Hy-Vee Sunflower Chopped Salad Kit (13.2 Oz). UPC: 0-75450-24670
- Hy-Vee Chipotle Cheddar Chopped Kit (11.4 Oz). UPC: 0-75450-24672
- Hy-Vee Garden Salad (12 Oz). UPC: 0-75450-24674
- Hy-Vee Avocado Ranch Chopped Kit (12.8 Oz). UPC: 0-75450-24715

Customers who purchased any of these products should discard them or return them to their local Hy-Vee store for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Hy-Vee Customer Care representatives 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-772-4098.

Check the full recall details on fda.gov

Source: FDA ”

“I got food poisoning from here. I had the tuna sub on Italian herb and cheese, provolone, lettuce, mayo and honey mustard. My wife got a turkey sub and was unaffected. The day after I ate i was having sharp stabbing pain in my stomach as well as vomiting. 2... See More days after I have stomach pain and intense diarrhea. ”

“Italian meat Vito sandwich yesterday I was only one sickened.  The Italian meat on the sandwich was the culprit.  I’ve been ill all day. ”

“Steak and cheese sun on Italian herb and cheese bread with kettle cooked chips and lemonade ”

“Report date: Jun 18, 2020
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the pic doesn't have a food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty nor a... See More food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (ground beef,italian beef,etc). Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at hand sink in rear prep/dish washing area. Soap was provided during inspection. Must maintain at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed prep area hand sink not accessible. Observed a lid inside of hand sink basin. Lid was removed. Must keep accessible and maintained at all times. (cos)(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of cold holding foods such as 30lbs. Raw chicken wings 46. 4f. 5lbs. Raw marinated jerk chicken tights 51. 3f. 45. 2lbs. Raw beef shanks 45. 1f-48. 2f. 1lb. Catfish 48. 7f. 15lbs. Spiced ham 47. 3f-50. 7f. 3. 9lbs. Salami 50. 5f. 15. 7 lbs. Bologna 50. 7f. 8lbs. Turkey ham 52. 3f. 7. 2lbs. Liver cheese 46. 4f. 5lbs. Cooked sliced gyros meat 48. 2f. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 130. 8lbs. $555. 77. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperature of meat walk in cooler at 55. 4f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired fax or email a letter when ready. Must have cold holding unit at 41. 0f or below. (priority 7-38-005)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings on floor in hot water tank area. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Also. Appx. 15-20 live small flies on onions. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/18/20. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must provide working sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean debris build up on walk in cooler pop sleeves and shelving units,grill table,fryer cabinet and exterior of stove,front reach in freezer. Must defrost chest freezer in rear prep area.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must provide a backflow device on mop sink.

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

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area,ceiling in poor repair behind service counter. Must remove excess caulking behind cooking equipment.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris build up on floor under shelving units on sales floor and service counter.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean grease build up from filters and hood at 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 ”

“I ate an italian bmt sandwich Sunday june 14 at this location at around 6pm. I started getting symptoms about 40 min after I ate the sandwich. ”

“spicy Italian sandwich  Ate sandwich Saturday afternoon, cramps began around 1am Sunday. I’m the only one who got sick. My mother had a veggie sandwich. She did not get ill.  ”

“Italian Shorti roll with spinach, tomato, banana peppers, onion, salt pepper oil and vinegar. Only 2 hours after consuming, incredible stomach pain and discomfort. ”