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    Mussels can be a source of food poisoning from. Food poisoning in mussels is most commonly known as shellfish poisoning. Shellfish poisoning can occur after eating clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, cockles, starfish, and crustaceans that contain toxins during a red tide.

    Last updated: March 22, 2024

    Product: mussels

    Report date: Mar 18, 2024
    8. Hands clean & properly washed
    - comments: observed improper handwashing procedure. Observed male food handler rinse hands in the water inside the rinse compartment of the three compartment sink, dried hands on a washcloth on the prep cooler, and started to... See More prepare food. Instructed to only wash hands at handwashing sink with soap and dry hands single use hand drying provisions (paper towel). The washcloth that was used to dry the food handler hands was dicarded at this time. Priority 7-38-010, citation issued

    14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
    - comments: observed no shellstock tag attached to container of mussels, located in the prep cooler across from the wok station. Informed manager that tag must remain attached to container until container is empty. Instructed to maintain approved sources of the shellstock tags for 90 days on premises. Manager discarded approximately 8lbs at $60. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

    36. Thermometers provided & accurate
    - comments: observed no ambient air thermometers in the cold holding units in the rear food prep area and the front dining area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
    - comments: observed a dead roach on top of the container of the flour in the rear food prep area, under the drainbaord of the three compartment sink, and in the dry storage closet in the dining area. Instructed to remove dead roaches and sanitize all affcted surfaces and maintain.

    38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
    - comments: observed approximately 40 rat droppings in the prep area in the basement. The following areas in the basement were observed with rat droppings on the floor: on the side of the walk-in cooler, near the hot water tank, in the far back of the basement where the floors are not finished. Instructed to remove rat droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

    48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
    - comments: observed facility missing two sink stoppers for the warewashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: observed a small opening with a dead roach inside in the wall and floor under the drainboard of the three compartment sink in the food prep area on the maint floor. Instructed to seal said opening and maintain.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: observed floors in the walk-in cooler with foood debris and animal blood. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

    60. Previous core violation corrected
    - comments: observed previous core violations not corrected from 05/16/2023, report # 2575945 #49: instructed to clean interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, clean interior of freezer unit. #51: the faucet at the exposed hand sink in the basement prep area is in poor repair; instructed to repair faucet to have running hot (100f) and cold water. (this time area was being used for prepping at the time of the inspection) #55: instructed to clean floors in basement area and in kitchen under and around equipment. Instructed to clean walls in basement and kitchen area to remove splatter. Instructed to clean the window fan above the rear exit door in kitchen to remove dust observed. Instructed to clean vent fans on ceilings of both washrooms to remove dust. #56: vent systems above cooking equipment need cleaning; clean vents. #58: the certified manager has no food allergen certificate; instructed to obtain a food allergen certificate. Priority foundation 7-42-090, citation issued

    Source: chicago.gov
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    Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Stomach Pain
    Suspected source: Mussels
    Onset: 4 to 12 hours
    Duration: Less than 4 hours
    Sick: Not sure | Symptoms: Nausea, Stomach Pain See Less
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    I tried their garlic butter mussels on their happy hour menu in March 11, 2024 at around 3:30 pm. About 12 hours later I proceeded to vomit for another 8 straight hours. I didn’t consume any food or drinks after eating at TLC. | Symptoms: Vomiting See Less
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    FDA has issued an alert regarding certain mussels from Newfoundland, Canada, due to potential contamination. The affected mussels were harvested by Allen’s Fisheries, Ltd. and distributed to various states, including Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

    On 3/1/2024, the New Jersey Department of... See More Health advised the FDA of an outbreak of illness associated with consumption of certain mussels. The FDA's warning pertains to mussels harvested on February 7, 2024 (Julian date 24038), from harvest area AQ # 15 Newfoundland, with a final harvest date of February 18, 2024 (Julian date 24049). The mussels were shipped to distributors on or around February 21, 2024 (Julian Date 24052).

    Restaurants and retailers should not serve or sell the potentially contaminated mussels. Restaurants and retailers should dispose of any products by throwing them in the garbage or contacting their distributors to arrange for return and destruction. Consumers should not eat the potentially contaminated mussels. Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care. 

    If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enable better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

    Source: fda.gov
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    In date on package all mussels opened on cooking, vomiting after 2 hours, horrific diarrhoea 6 hours after vomiting, chills, tiredness and sore. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Chills See Less
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    Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
    Suspected source: mussels
    Onset: Less than 4 hours
    Duration: 4 to 12 hours | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache See Less
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    Ate at Sakana Sushi 2/27/24 at around 7pm. Had food poisoning symptoms starting today at 2/28/24 including vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea. Boyfriend not experiencing symptoms. Only difference in what we ate is I had uni nigiri, oysters, summer crunch roll, baked mussels, edamame, and shishito peppers. My... See More suspicion is on either the oysters or uni. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less
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    Closure Date: 02/16/2024

    Violations:
    - High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. -Observed employee turn on cold water handle and wash hands. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Establishment open and serving food to the public in the presence of an imminent health hazard. **Warning**

    -... See More High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shell eggs stored behind carrots. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw fish over crab salad in walk in cooler. -Raw chicken over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    - High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee rinsed dish and then worked with food. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Onion rings 1/2 pound. -Plantains 2 lbs. -Chicken on stick 25 pieces. -Eggrolls 30 pieces. -Chicken wings 15 pieces. -Crab Rangoon 30 pieces. -French fries 1/2 pound. -Chicken nuggets 2 pounds. -Fish 30 pieces. -Mushrooms 20 pieces. -Stuffed shrimp 10 pieces. -Baked cheese crab 1/2 pound. -Cheese pizza whole pie. -Pigs in a blanket 20 pieces. -Mussels 10 pieces. -Crawfish 30 pieces. -Shrimp 50 pieces. -Pudding 1/2 pan. -Jello 1/2 pan. -Pears 1/2 can. -Peaches 1/2 can. -Pineapple full pan. -Pineapple 10 pieces. -Oranges 20 pieces. -White fish 4 pieces. -Ham 4 pieces. -Teriyaki chicken 1/2 pound. -Honey chicken 2 pounds. -Clams 2 pounds. -Mixed vegetables 2 pounds. -Mushroom soup 1/2 gallon. -Egg soup 1 gallon. -Chicken wings 30 pieces. -Fried dumplings 40 pieces. -Potatoes 1/2 pound. -Fried rice 1/2 pound. -Cut lettuce 1 pound. -Caesar salad 1 pound. -Seafood salad 1 pound. -Crab meat salad 1/2 pound. -Broccoli salad 2 pounds. -Pasta salad 1 pound. -Coffee cake 30 pieces. -Macaroons 30 pieces. -Ice cream 8 gallons. -Sushi rolls 200 rolls. -Raw beef 4 pounds. -Chicken 2 pounds. -Crab meat 2 pounds. -Sprouts 1 pound. -Onions 1 pound. -Noodles 2 pounds. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach by lemon juice at sushi bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    - High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chl 200 ppm. **Warning**

    Source: Florida Department of Health
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    Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Chills
    Suspected source: Mussels
    Onset: 12 to 24 hours
    Duration: 4 to 12 hours | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Chills See Less
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    Closure Date: 01/22/2024

    Violations:
    - High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scollops stored over cooked rice and cooked vegetables in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the scollops. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Rodent activity... See More present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on the floor under shelves in the 1st floor dry storage area. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in a box of plates in the first floor dry storage area. The kitchen is located on the 2nd floor of the establishment, there are both food products, glassware, plates and single service items in the 1st floor dry storage area. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No shell tags for fresh mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef discarded the mussels. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi stored in the walk-in cooler not removed from the packaging after thawing. **Warning**

    Source: Florida Department of Health
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