Product: Ribs

7-38-005. Citation issued on 2-23-24 kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provided on site.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no soap provided at handwashing sink in the kitchen by the fryer. Employee were cooking. Upon request soap was provided by the manager. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c),citation issued

15. Food separated and protected
- comments: food not protected inside the walk-in cooler, freezer and twoddor reach-in cooler. Observed the following animal origin foods being stored improperly throughout the walk-in cooler with ready to eat prepared foods. Raw meat stored directly above ready to eat cooked pasta which was covered with saran wrap partially uncoverd. The above raw meat leaked on top the said food forming a puddle of water and blood. Foods discarded,approximately 20 lbs. All raw foods must be stored separated from prepared food. Food inside the walk-in freezer stored on floor. Must provide raised shelves. Observed inside two door reach-in cooler cooked food on aluminum pans(pork ribs,pasta,veggie) stacked on top eachother. Food not covered,between pans. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: in use stationary rack, single high temp dishmachine not able to maintain 160f. Presently water temp of 124f(after several attemps). Also no sanitizer solution provided on site(final rinse oppm) nor irreversible registering temperature indicator. Instructed to repair issue. Information stickers at side of unit states: unit could be used for low or high temp dishmachine. Must provide: sanitizer solution if machine is used as low temp. Must provide: an irreversible registering temperature indicator, such as strips/stickers or thermometer. Or keep both(sanitizer solution or irreversible registering temperature indicator) on site. Tagged unit'held for inspection' do not use. Instructed to use three compartment sink:wash rinse and sanitize priority violation:7-38-025, citation issued. 0n 2-23-24 about 2:30pm technician reported on site and repair issue at unit:changed lines and provide a bucket with sanitizing solution. Presently unit maintains 100ppm

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: excess black slime substance inside the ice chute of ice machine self dispenser in dining area. Black slime drippng from the unit into customers cups. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine throughout. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: tcs foods at improper temperature. Cold buffet:cut honeydew at temp of 52. 2f; potatoe salad at temp of 62. 9f; pasta salad at temp of 58. 8f; fresh cut fruit salad(melons) at temp of 46. 4f. Stored tcs foods inside the walk-in cooler: 3 buckets of marinate pork at temp of 48f, 1 plastic container of chicken at temp of 45. 5f,3 large container of cooked noodle at temp of 47. 1f to 48. 9f, 5 pieces cookof ed pork bone with meat at temp of 46. 9f,1 large pot od raw shrimps at temp of 46. 2f,1 plastic container of cream cheese and chives to fill pastry at temp of 47. 1f. One large carton box of fresh eggs(360 each) stored inside the walk-in cooler at temp of 46. 7f. All food discarded and denatured. Pounds 200, value 800. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: we observed cooked food and prepared ready to eat tcs foods stored inside the walk-in cooler not properly date labeled with an expiration date. Observed cooked pork and pasta with no labels. Assorted cooked meat(chicken,pork etc) and marinate food(chicken) with no labels. Cream cheese and chives to fill pastry no labels. All discarded. Reviewed, all prepared ready to eat tcs foods held longer than 24 hours must be date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Per manager statement some of the food were cooked 2 days prior of the inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: walk-in cooler at improper temperature:air temp of 48. 7f to 49. 8f. Tcs food were stored inside mentioned unit: chicken,cream cheese,eggs,etc. Unit must maintain temp of 41f and below. Tagged unit: ' held for inspection',do not use. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued on 2-23-24 walk-in cooler was repaired and presently maintains temp of 39f to 40. 7f. Untagged unit. Instructed to use and monitor

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: plastic container with dry food must be labeled with common name: flour,sugar etc.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: evidence of mice droopings on site. Over 200 droppings in the kitchen:on top shelves by stored food,under cooking equipment, dishroom,corners and along baseboard walls. Also inside the cabinets under the buffet line and under booths in dining area. Instructed to remove,clean and sanitize throughout the premises. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(a),citation issued

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the walk-in freezer. Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers inside walk-in cooler and freezer. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler in prep area, pipe and unit are leaking. Instructed to repair/replace unit.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: one clogged washbowl at men's washroom. Repair issue. Slowly draining handwashing sink at prep area by the rear exit door. Repair issue. On 2-23-24 sink was repaired no longer slowly draining

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: repair broken walls(holes) inside the men's washroom. Surface must be smooth and cleanable

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: no lighting provided at men's washroom,fixture broken. Repair issue

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: additional food handler training certificate is required on site,instructed to provide

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no allergen training certificates provided on site for the present manager. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 2-17-2023, report#2571427 found following not clean:interior of reach in coolers,sinks, and exterior of dishmachine. Must clean. Found rusty shelves inside walk in cooler. Must repair/replace. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov

include:
- 1-lb. shrink-wrapped packages containing “Don Novo CHORIZO FULLY COOKED” with the expiration date of 3/30/2024 printed on the package.
- 1-lb. shrink-wrapped packages containing “Don Novo COSTILLAS AHUMADAS SMOKED PORK RIBS” with the expiration date of 3/30/2024 printed on the package.
- 12-lb. shrink-wrapped packages containing “Don Novo JAMON DULCE SWEET COOKED HAM AND WATER PRODUCTS” with the expiration date of 3/30/2024 printed on the package.
- 5.4-lb. to 5.5-lb. shrink-wrapped packages containing “Don Novo MORTADELLA CUBANA CUBAN BRAND MORTADELA” with the expiration date of 3/30/2024 printed on the package.
- 1.5-lb. shrink-wrapped packages containing “Don Novo LOMO AHUMADO SMOKED PORK LOIN” with the expiration date of 3/30/2024 printed on the package.
All products bear the establishment number “EST. 34257” and have an expiration date of 3/30/2024.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in retailers’ and consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.

In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.fsis.usda.gov

acid, diarrhea, horrible pain in abdomen and ribs and on and off I’ll turn beet red and burn up.
Person: Me

We come to this restaurant throughout the summer but this last time both of us commented on how different the food was, how gross the condiment caddies were and how odd it smelled.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Nausea, Cramps, Stomach Pain

of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The recalled products are:
- 44TH Street Slow Cooked BABY BACK RIBS MAPLEWOOD SMOKED SAUCE (1.5-lb. cartons) with Julian dates 3453 and 0154 printed on the side of the immediate package. The product is packed in cases marked with Cert. No. Cert 043436, Production Date 3453 with USE BY 2024 DE 10 and Production Date 0154 with USE BY 2025 JA 14.
- 44TH Street Glazed, Slow Cooked BABY BACK RIBS HONEY GARLIC SAUCE (1.5-lb. cartons) with Julian dates 1453 and 1593 printed on the side of the immediate package. The product is packed in cases marked with Cert. No. Cert 043436, Production Date 1453 with USE BY 2024 MA 24 and Production Date 1593 with USE BY 2024 JN 07.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumer and restaurant freezers. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS that the product was not presented for FSIS import reinspection.

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 enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.fsis.usda.gov

raw squid @ 56. 5. All foods discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: cooks line drawer cooler unable to consistently maintain adequate temperature. Ambient temperature in the left drawer ranging between 48. 7f and 54f. With foods such as beef short ribs @ 45f and raw squid @ 56. 5. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not used until repaired, maintains a temperature of 41f and c. D. P. H contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: must not store clean knives between marble prep tables on the cooks line.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must not store clean hanging utensils directly above the washbasin of the dish area three compartment sink.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use plastic wrap as a splash guard at the dish washing area clean dish storage. Must be a smooth cleanable, non-porous material.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use paper as liner for shelving throughout the facility. ----peeling plastic noted on the top of the dishwashing machine used as a protectant. Must remove peeling plastic.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

Source: chicago.gov