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China Palace, 1129 W Thorndale Ave , Chicago, Il, USA
March 3, 2021 9:01 AM
“Report date: Feb 25, 2021
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: found bulk food not labeled in large containers. (flour, sugar,etc. ) must provide.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found floors not clean along walls at dry storage areas... See More. Must clean and maintain.
Source: chicago.gov See Less”
Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine, West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
February 27, 2021 9:00 AM
“Report date: Feb 24, 2021
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: tcs food stored on top prep tables in the kitchen with inadequate temperature: 6 full food containers with cooked onions in red sauce at temp of 78. 5f to 82. 9f; inside the walk-in cooler found cooked yellow lentils at... See Moretemp of 54. 9f; chopped cooked kale at temp of 54. 7f, three gallons of milk at temp of 48. 9f and a box of 15 dozen of fresh eggs at temp of 48. 7f to 48. 9f. Cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: additional label is needed at dry food at rear storage area. Label food with common name
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: noted serving spoon inside the fresh mixed cheese container stored inside walk-in cooler. Need to remove, instructed not to store serving spoon inside the product. Also must remove bowls inside dry food(flour, sugar etc), provide a scoop with handles and also must not store inside food products to prevent source contamination.
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler. Must provide proper raised shelving to store food containers 6' off floor. -
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: must store wiping cloths in prep area in sanitizer bucket between use to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted unfinished wood and broken plastic liner used on top prep table were food is wrapped(large crepes) in the kitchen. Must provide non-porous easily cleanable and smooth material
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted unfinished wood and broken plastic liner used on top prep table were food is wrapped(large crepes) in the kitchen. Must provide non-porous easily cleanable and smooth material
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: noted a large pots on top three compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove equipment. (large pots and pans) -
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: grease and debris at exterior and interior of cooking equipment. Excess food spillage and encrusted food inside the chest freezers,walk-in cooler and all shelves in prep area included inside the walk-in cooler. Also must observed grease on filters and hood. Clean and maintain
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: additional stopper is needed at three compartment sink in the dish room
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: uneven and rough surface on floors under cooking equpment,three compartment sink,etc. Surface musyt be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: grease on vent covers throughout the prep area,also on light shield. Clean and maintain
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no food handler training certificate provided on site. Instrructed to provide
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 11-29-2019, report# 2352460 #55) 6-201. 13-observed expanding foam in employee bathrooms, along wall in kitchen prep area near stove, near boiler area and by 3-compartment sink. Instructed to use clear sealant to seal all cracks and crevices for smooth and easy cleanability. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, no citation issued
Source: chicago.gov See Less”

Lion Chef Chinese Restaurant, 979 SW 71 AVE, NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL 33068
February 18, 2021 12:00 PM
“Closure Date: 01-28-2021
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. 1)Observed raw chicken stored above cooked vegetables in walk in cooler. 2) Observed raw eggs stored above bag of... See Morecarrots in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in box where food grade paper liner is stored under prep table in kitchen area 1 live roach shelf where bag of sugar is stored next to chest freezer in kitchen area 5 live roaches crawling in and out of gasket of true flip top cooler on cookline **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodents droppings under prep table where bust pan with flour is stored under prep table kitchen area Approximately 20 droppings on storage shelf where can hunts tomato ketchup is stored in storage room Approximately 20 droppings on shelf where bamboo skewers, seasoning and spices are stored in storage room Approximately 20 on bottom shelf where soy sauce is stored in storage room **Warning**
Source: Florida Department of Health See Less”
Girl Scouts Cookies, San Diego, CA, USA
February 13, 2021 10:45 AM
“Tagalong GS cookies I was baffled for a week. bouts of diarrhea that came and went. I know that I can't eat any sugar alcohol. I would have never touched those cookies if there was a warning label on them. They contain sorbitol. Sickening to people and deadly to dogs. I couldn't figure out why I wa... See Mores so sick since getting that box of peanut butter girl scout cookies. I would have a couple with my tea. Yesterday after the diarrhea, cramps, and nausea I checked the label. Those cookies have sugar alcohol in them! No warni See Less”
Takee Outee, 20234 Old Cutler Rd., Cutler Bay
February 11, 2021 12:00 PM
“Closure Date: 01-19-2021
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef going outside to throw away garbage and cleaning outside, returned to food preparation area and continued to cook and plate food.
High Priority - Live,... See Moresmall flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in kitchen area.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw frozen pork over cooked noodles inside walk in cooler.
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches under three-compartment sink; 3 live roaches crawling on floor under prep table in kitchen, 1 live roach on kitchen wall, and 1 live roach at front counter area on floor.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Soil residue in food storage containers. Observed operator refill sugar container while dead roaches lie in sugar container. Instructed operator to discard and wash rinse and sanitize container.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles (65°F - Cold Holding) holding at room temperature at prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hydrogen peroxide and pain medicines stored above food preparation area across from cook line.
Source: Florida Department of Health See Less”
H-E-B, 170 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613, USA
February 3, 2021 1:37 PM
“I ate a no sugar added apple pie, afterwards I got horrible chills and felt cold even with a heating pad. I had Crushing chest pain, and had to go to the ER because I thought I was having a heart attack. Two days later, my coworkers boyfriend ate the same brand apple pie from a different heb. He the... See Moren got the same symptoms i did. I talked to a manager from there yesterday and let them know as well. See Less”
Schwhepps Gingerale Zero Sugar, Publix Super Market at Cooper City Commons, Sheridan Street, Hollywood, FL, USA
February 3, 2021 1:38 AM
“I drank a can of zero sugar schweppes ginger ale with my food the other night and woke up sick and nauseous. Thinking something either from the meal or something i ate prior to the meal made me sick i shuruged it off and kept moving about my day at home. My brother who had the same home cooked meal... See Morei had felt fine untill today when he tried a can of the zero sugar and didny like it. A few minutes ago he woke up vomiting and feeling ill. I drank another can today and noticed an chemical taste to it. Im not sure if its the cause or it is something else but i feel it is necessary to reach out See Less”
New China Tea, 4022-4024 W 55th St , Chicago, Il, USA
February 2, 2021 9:01 AM
“Report date: Jan 29, 2021
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor behind chest freezers in storage area. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize areas and have updated pest control service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a). Priority... See Morefoundation
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from 6/21/19 report 2294041 not corrected: 16 4-602. 11(b-e): **c** equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency observed the prep and serving tables with food stains and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. 37 3-302. 12: **c** food storage containers identified with common name of food observed large bulk containers of sugar, flour, and cornstarch with no label. Instructed to label when not in the original container. 47 4-101. 11(b, c, d, e): **c** characteristics- materials for construction and repair observed metal cans being used during food preparation in the rear kitchen. Observed cardboard being used on the shelves to store dishes and on the floors. Instructed to remove and provide food grade materials. 49 4-601. 11(c): (c) nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed the fronts and sides of the stoves, deep fryer, cabinets, baskets, outsides of the rice cookers, prep tables with build up of excess dirt, grease, and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. 55 6-201. 11: **c** floors, walls, and ceilings- cleanability observed excessive grease, dirt, food debris in between the cooking equipment, along the walls, and baseboards, instructed to clean and maintain. Priority violation 7-42-090
Source: chicago.gov See Less”
El Gallo Giro #2, 5606 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL, USA
January 30, 2021 9:01 AM
“Report date: Jan 28, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundati... See Moreon violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed management to provide a handwashing sink accessible at front service counter/coffee prep with hot and cold running water, supplied with soap and hand papertowels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),no citation issued.
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: found no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the front wall electronic display menu and paper menus on site. Management instructed to disclose which foods can be ordered 'raw' or under cooked and link those foods with an asterisk (*) to a reminder statement that states that eating raw or under cooked foods can increase your risk of food borne illness. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx 1/4' inch opening at bottom right corner of rear exit door. Must pest proof said door to prevent pest entry.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean the grease build-up from the kitchen exhaust hood.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to seal opening around pipe on north wall above the kitchen dry storage rack.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2370090 dated:05/04/2020 37- 3-302. 12: **c** food storage containers identified with common name of food instructed to provide proper label for food containers identified with common name (eg salt, sugar, rice, floor etc). Aug 4, 2020 55- 6-201. 16: **c** wall and ceiling coverings and coatings instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with dust and grease accumulation above dining area. Aug 4, 2020 56- 6-303. 11: **c** intensity- lighting instructed to replace inoperable light bulb inside reach-in freezer in food prep area. Aug 4, 2020 57- 2-102. 13: **c** food handler training (pa 100-0367 food handling regulation enforcement act) food handler (s) with incomplete proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide. Aug 4, 2020 instructed to correct noted violations and maintain by 2/4/21. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,no citation issued.
61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: previous inspection report summary from (05/04/2020) was not displayed for the public to view. Today's inspection report summary was issued and must be displayed and visible to the public at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b), no citation issued.
Source: chicago.gov See Less”
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February 11, 2021 5:57 PM
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- One Ocean Sliced Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon (300 g). UPC: 6 25984 00005 3. Code(s): 11253
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Check the full recall details on the CFIA website inspection.gc.ca
Source: CFIA See Less”
KFC, 101 E Dekalb St, Camden, SC 29020, USA
February 16, 2021 5:26 PM
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30 mins after eating See Less”
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I have had major diarrhea with blood in my stool.... I had some chills as well, all taking place about 8hrs after eating it. So far I am on day 2, just the cramps and blood now. Definitely food poisoning. See Less”
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orange chicken it started the morning after we ate (we had ordered it around like 8pm and ate at like 9/10. three people got sick two ordered the orange chicken and one ordered a different type of chicken. there was one person who didn’t get sick and... See Morethey ordered beef
my family of four all went there and three of us ordered some type of chicken. the only one who didn’t get sick was my dad who ordered beef not chicken. we started having symptoms the next morning including diarrhea, nausea, dry heaving, fever, we are unable to eat anything now because it just makes us feel worse. i didn’t eat much of it because i took a few bites and noticed the taste was not how it usually tasted but everyone else said it was fine. i also now have a sore throat because of it. See Less”
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