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Italian Food Poisoning - Report It Now!

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Uncle Ben's Grill, 456 N Damen Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 25, 2025
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practices by food handlers. Observed female food handler ringing the register, turned around, put on plastic gloves, put bread into the toaster, and removed toast. The same female was pulling her… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #bread #coffee #italian #potato #sausage #toast

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Bacci Pizzeria, 2343 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 24, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees' health policies. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed rear prep/dish washing hand… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #cheese #italian #lettuce #pepperoni #pizza #sausage #tomato #vegetable #wings #cheesepizza

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Yoke's Fresh Market - Liberty Lake, North Liberty Lake Road, Liberty Lake, WA, USA

10 months ago •reported by user-mwfxt269 • details

I ate some Italian oil mix from the deli buffet island and became violently ill within about an hour with severe dirreaha, vomiting and sour stomach. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting

#libertylake #washington #unitedstates #italian

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Joey G's Mac And Cheese, 959 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 21, 2025
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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #cream #icecream #italian #turkey #meat

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Lolas Coney Island, 2858 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 14, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed missing signed employees health policies for employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #burger #chicken #hamburger #hotdog #italian #lettuce #tomato #vegetarian #chickentenders

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Seashell, 3944 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 9, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled, and served, such as chicken, hamburgers, and italian beef. Instructed manager that a valid city of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #italian

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Clark, 1952 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 8, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during time of inspection while preparing and serving tcs foods (deli meat sandwiches, italian beef, nacho cheese, corn). Instructed to provide at… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #cheese #corn #italian #nacho #meat

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Vending machine burger and sandwiches recalled due to undeclared sesame

11 months ago •source fda.gov • details

####Update July 25th, 2025:
The recall was classified as Class I.

Source: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm

July 10th, 2025:
Sheehan Brothers Vending is recalling its Cheeseburgers, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Italian Mini Subs, Pepperoni Pizza Sub, Chili Cheese Coney and BBQ Riblet w/coleslaw due to an undeclared Sesame allergen. This recall… See more

#sesameallergy #ohio #unitedstates #bbq #cheese #chicken #chili #italian #pepperoni #pizza #sandwich #sub #chickensandwich #sesame #coleslaw

Food Recall Vending machine burger and sandwiches recalled due to undeclared sesame Update July 25th, 2025:
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Jersey Mike's Subs, Staniford Street, Boston, MA, USA

11 months ago •reported by user-pwbg3335 • details

Regular Italian sub. They put a crazy amount of vinegar on it. Threw up 3 times, started 3 hours after eating it. Had the chills and a fever. Purchased at about 3:30 yesterday, July 5. Still feel nauseous next day. | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Fever, Chills, Headache

#jerseymikes #boston #massachusetts #unitedstates #italian #sub

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Wegmans, East Avenue, Rochester, NY, USA

11 months ago •reported by user-tfmzn644 • details

I had a spicy Italian sub made in front of me at their deli today. It was the only thing I’ve eaten. I was puking in a matter of hours. | Symptoms: Vomiting

#wegmans #chesters #rochester #newyork #unitedstates #italian #sub

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Uncle Ben's Grill, 456 N Damen Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

Bacci Pizzeria, 2343 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

Yoke's Fresh Market - Liberty Lake, North Liberty Lake Road, Liberty Lake, WA, USA

Joey G's Mac And Cheese, 959 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

Lolas Coney Island, 2858 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

Seashell, 3944 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

Clark, 1952 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, Il, USA

Vending machine burger and sandwiches recalled due to undeclared sesame

Jersey Mike's Subs, Staniford Street, Boston, MA, USA

Wegmans, East Avenue, Rochester, NY, USA

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