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Product: Romaine

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Report date: Jan 26, 2024
15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed ready to eat fresh vegetables not protected during storage. Noted an open bus pan filled with raw bacon being stored directly above an open case of fresh romaine lettuce and a bag of shredded … See More
lettuce stored directly on top of the raw bacon. Also observed in another cooler a case of raw eggs stored on shelving directly above an open box of fresh broccoli and bagged carrots. All foods removed. Reviewed proper storage of raw and ready to eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: noted excessive pink and brown slime substance inside the upper water reservoir of the ice for consumption machine and additional slime in the upper ice shoot portion and other ice contact surfaces of the machine. Instructed to remove all substance, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk foods and spices not stored in the original container must be labeled with the product common name.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not store pizza to go boxes in the unprotected basement not suitable for food contact to go containers or provide smooth and cleanable floors walls and ceiling throughout.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use cardboard wrapped in tinfoil as a means of repair for the shelving above the cooks line prep table. ----must not use cardboard as splash guards on the metal rack shelving in the kitchen at the to go bag shelving. ----must not use tape as wall mounting for employee washroom mirror. All above must be smooth and cleanable.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: the following equipment noted dirty with excessive grease and food debris: rubber door gaskets of the cooks line drawer cooler, interior of cooks line coolers and freezers. Exterior of all cooks line equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors in the following with excessive grease and debris: under the cooks line equipment, under the dish washing machine. Must clean and maintain. ----noted pooling water on the floors throughout the basement. Must remove and maintain dry floors.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must not use cardboard as matting for floors throughout the walk-in freezer.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees. Must provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from 2-8-23 report #2570966 not corrected. #43- noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation. #47- noted heavy ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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#chicago #illinois #us

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I started eating a Ceasar salad around 10:15pm. I got back to my air b n b around 12am. I started feeling sick around 3am and I’ve been having diarrhea. It’s now 10am and the stool is watery mixed with romaine lettuce. I also have back pain now.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea

#cabosanlucas #bajacaliforniasur #mx #lettuce #salad #romaine

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Chopt Creative Salad Co., Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD, USA

2 months ago reported by user-ymvx6532

Yesterday I had a Chopt salad wrap and so did my husband. We got two separate orders which shared romaine lettuce and Mexican ceaser dressing. We both got extremely sick. 10-15 minutes after I got chills and brushed it off trying to sleep, woke up at 9 diarrhea, vommiting, stomach cramp, etc. No  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Chills, Vomiting, Nausea

#annapolis #maryland #us #lettuce #mexican #salad #wrap #romaine

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sweetgreen, Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, USA

3 months ago reported by user-mncdp663

Ordered Shroomami bowl, which came with arugula or romaine lettuce and side dressing of spicy cashew. In about 6 hours I felt nauseous, followed by vomiting and diarrhea and muscle pain. Lasted about 24 hours.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Muscle Pain

#sweetgreen #boston #massachusetts #us #lettuce #romaine #bowl #arugula

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Fiancé poisoned shortly after lunch at 12/8/2023. She had Carne Asada Bowl
No Beans, Romaine Lettuce, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Cheese, Fajita Veggies, Guacamole, White Rice
Tortilla on the Side. She has been ill for 3-4 days now. Vomiting, nausea, fatigue and diarrhea.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Fatigue

#chipotlemexicangrill #portland #oregon #us #cheese #guacamole #lettuce #rice #salsa #tomato #romaine #fajita #bowl #tortilla

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Panera Bread, Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT, USA

5 months ago reported by user-hnkk6519

On 11-18-2023 suspected food poisoning
Symptoms: severe vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, severe headache, head pounding, heart racing, onset about 6 pm
After eating green goddess salad with romaine lettuce, egg, avocado, Bacon, bits, cherry, tomatoes, salad dressing. Illness lasted 24 hours And felt exhausted afterwards See Less

#panerabread #canton #connecticut #us #avocado #bacon #lettuce #salad #romaine #egg

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I ate a bag of Romaine lettuce salad from Breaux Mart on Jefferson Hwy. I ate the salad 10/28/23 and it was best by 10/29/23. Later that day my stomach started hurting and I was sick. It had me going to the bathroom and I had stomach cramps. Sickness lasted 5 days including with diarrhea later.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Cramps, Stomach Pain

#riverridge #louisiana #us #lettuce #salad #romaine

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Trader Joe's, North Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ, USA

5 months ago reported by user-ggvf7423

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps
Suspected source: Trader Joe’s organic romaine
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: Several days
Additional information: I waited 3 or 4 days before eating the last romaine heart and sure enough - sick again. From Salinas - best before … See More
date: 10/28  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps
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#traderjoes #orovalley #arizona #us #romaine

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