Product: Tomato

“I had all marinara with the standard cheese then all of the meats, onions, green bell peppers, jalapenos, sun-dried tomatoes, with the SRI-Rancha and habanero sauce. This was my first and only meal of the day which I ate around 3 pm and saved a slice for later until about... See More 6 pm. From 9 pm and still occurring at 1 am my stomach has been in turmoil. Have had diarrhea and am just feeling nauseous and weak now. ”

“Report date: Jul 30, 2020
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no clean-up kit for vomiting and diarrhea. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as 1lb. Cut lettuce 52.... See More 0f. . 5lb. Diced tomato 47. 2f. 3lbs. Sour cream 48. 7f. 8lbs. Diced cooked jerk chicken 48. 9f-49. 3f. . 5lb. Shrimp 47. 3f. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 13lbs. $35. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperature of refrigerator at 47. 8f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag placed on unit. Once repaired fax or email letter when ready. (priority 7-38-005)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings on grill table,prep table,inside of broiler at oven,fryer cabinet,along wall bases of equipment and sinks. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/30/20. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must provide a splash guard in between hand sink and 3-compartment sink.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean food debris and grease build up from fryer cabinets,grill table,prep tables, refrigerator,storage shelves,exterior of food storage containers.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed hand sink in toilet room disconnected no pipe connected to sink. Must re-install pipes to drain line at hand sink. Instructed to use additional hand sink in prep area for hand washing. (priority 7-38-030(c)

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must provide a back flow device on mop sink.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed no outside commercial dumpster for trash city dumpster are being used and trash on top of lids. Must provide dumpster and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace damaged trim around front door.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean grease and debris from hood and filters at cooking equipment.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must provide end caps on light shields near dish washing area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must provide ventilation in toilet room.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must place double ovens under ventilation hood.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report # 2303547 7/23/19 not corrected #55- the walls behind the chest freezer, the refrigerator and cooking equipment with dirt, dust and spills. Instructed to clean and maintain walls. -the floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. #55- found openings/cracks on the lower wall and floor behind the chest reach in freezer in the food preparation area. Instructed to seal all openings and maintain. #58- observed city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement. Must repair,provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-42-090)

Source: chicago.gov ”

“I ordered a cheese omelet with spinach and tomatoes very early in the morning on my way to a hike. Aftee 4 hours into the hike, I started feeling nauseous with dry mouth followed by an excessive vomiting, which lasted 3 days. That hike was a life threatening experience and... See More I legitimately thought I would die because I was alone and the trail was empty since it was 4th of July. ”

“Cheeseburger animal style with lettuce, tomatoes and peppers. Only I ate there. Wondering if it was either the hamburger meat, lettuce or tomatoes? Ordered my food at noon and now I’m sick. Started with stomach cramps and now nausea and diarrhea.  ”

“Steak burrito, lettuce, corn, tomato, brown rice ”

“Foot long grilled chicked sandwich that I purchased yesterday july 20th around 11:00 pm  Monday evening I went to subway to grab my usual... I remember asking myself if the lady serving me had changed her gloves she walked from the back of the store with her gloves on ..... See More at least thats what I remember.. and she grabbed the bread right away and started serving me .. I took a grilled chicken foot long on italien herb and cheese bread I got it toasted with swiss cheese, green peppers and onions.. I also had her add tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and black olives.. I asked for the sweet onion sauce and the south west sauce .. I asked for chocolate chip cookies and a fountain drink of root beer.. the cookies she served me were exposed to the air on what seemed to be on the tray that they were baked on .. the tray was exactly behind the cashier.. After having my meal .. I went home and slept .. I felt like migraine was settling in my body I felt pressure on the front part of my head the pain got to 10/10 .. I went up to the shower and washed my body and rubbed my head with peppermint oil.. a bloat was happening in my stomach .. I suffered from 4 am to 7:30 when I finally decided to drink water and I exploded in vomit .. I felt at some ease but the headache was still intense.. I slept around 8ish and I woke up at 3:00 and diarrhea has been going on in the last 40 minutes.. I dont know what my food was mixed with .. this is the first time I get food poisoning.. please if you have any tips to give .. if I have to go to the hospital please advise me ”

“Report date: Jul 17, 2020
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of foods stored inside of walk in cooler such as 5lbs. Egg folds 64. 4f. 13. 2lbs. Liquid eggs 61. 9f. 6lbs. Canadian bacon 66. 2f. 3. 75oz. Creamier 65. 3f. 13lbs. Orange juice 55.... See More 4f. 3lbs. Burrito mix 63. 0f. 8lbs. Pancakes 46. 4f. 6lbs. Sliced tomatoes 65. 1f. 31lbs. Sliced apples 67. 0f. 16. 5lbs. Milk 65. 0f. 2. 64 gallons bulk cream 62. 0f. 21lbs. Fresh hamburgers 62. 0f. 10lbs. Mayo 61. 0f-65. 0f. 5lbs. Tarta sauce 62. 0f. 5lbs. Big mac sauce 64. 0f. 23lbs. Whipped cream 66. 0f. 6. 5 cases of raw shelled eggs 61. 0f-63. 0f. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 273lbs. $405. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed walk in cooler at 70. 9f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag placed on unit. Once repaired fax or email letter when ready. Must have cold holding unit at 41. 0f or below. (cos) (priority 7-38-005)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. "1/2" gap along bottom corners of south & north parking lot and garbage door. Must make doors tight fitting.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must replace missing front upper panels on both ice machines to prevent contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace damaged door gasket on walk in cooler and reach in cooler #2,missing door panel on mc cafe prep cooler,ice machine in basement door panel in poor repair.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from fryers ,unused 2- door prep cooler,ice build up in #2- reach in freezer/cooler near cooking equipment.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe at 3/2 compartment sink.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide a garbage can with lid in women's toilet room.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage dumpster lid in poor repair and not tight fitting. Lid is damaged and broken leaving an appx. "4-6" gap. Must repair or replace for lids to be tight fitting. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace damaged ,broken and loose wall bases in rear drive thru area. Must grout floor on cook line under equipment.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in chemical storage area and near tanks in basement.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must remove ice build up from floor in walk in freezer. Must clean debris and grease from floor under cooking equipment and front drive thru under soda machine.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean filters at cooking equipment.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Angus burger with relish mustard tomato and lettuce side or of pickle and fries there s*ck and diarrhea 1 1/2 hours later. Nothing else to eat all day Are food 11/2 later diarrhea up 13 time from 11:00 to 7:00am puking and pissing from my a*s ”

“not sure I ate the on-site salad from there (Chicken Caesar Salad) Saturday right after purchasing it. On Tuesday I had the Raspberry and Poppyseed Romaine Salad at Tomato St. Restaurant, splitting an order with my mom. I haven't heard if she became sick. I began to feel sick at... See More about 3:30pm Saturday after eating the salad at 12:30pm. ”

“deluxe chicken sandwich I ordered a deluxe chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato today at 11:24 a.m. Within 30 mins. I had nausea and diarrhea. I was so weak afterwards that I had to go to bed. Same thing happened yesterday after eating a chicken, egg and cheese breakfast bagel... See More from the same store. ”