Tomatoes Food Poisoning

from box prepared or sold to record dates priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed excessive black and pink slimy substance build up on inside interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: found tcs food at improper cold holding temperature in raer prep: 1 pound of marinara sauce at temp of 46. 5f, 2lbs of pastrami dei meat at temp of 52. 2f and 1/2 pound sliced tomatoes at 45. 3f. Food discarded and denatured by manager 3 pounds, $10. 00 value. Refrigerated base cooler aimbient air temperatures at 52. 5f, cooler has been tagged and held for inspecion. Priority violation:7-38-005, citation issued

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: noted establishment serving undercooked food items (steak and egg's) menu does not disclose or remind consumers of specific items such as steak and eggs that may be undercooked. Instructed manager to provide a consumer advisory with discloser 1. An asterik next to the food 2. Statement about the food with reminder on menu or table tents/ placecard on all tables. Priority foundation violation priority foundation violation #7-38-005 citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: base cooler in rear prep aimbient air temperatures at 52. 5f, cooler has been tagged and held for inspecion. Found tcs food at improper cold holding temperature in raer prep. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored, instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: noted deli cups stcaked while wet in dishwashing area and glass bottels with swing lid closed while wet in server station in front prep, instructed to air dry all multi-untensilsand equipment after wshing.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: see violation#60 noted using disposable cups as a scoop for bulk food containers. Instructed to use proper scoops

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates being used as elevation in dry storage in rear prep, instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage, all food items must also be stored 6" from floor and wall.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains, instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted ice build up in walk in freezer on floors, instructed to repair and maintain.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: facility uses high temperature sanitizing dish machine and doesn't have proper temperature measuring irreversible registering temperature indicator or thermometer that shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature during hot water sanitation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: noted outside garbage overloaded and preventing proper lid closer. Instructed to always have dumpster lid closed to prevent food source for pest. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must remove or organize unnecessary items/nonfunctional equipment found in outdoor storage closet. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary items/ nonfunctional equipment to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: noted employee's belongings in milk crates in dry storage in rear prep with food items, instructed to provide a designated area for employes to store their belongings.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment in rear prep. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hoods.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burned light bulbs in walk in cooler, instructed to repair and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: noted certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have allergen training certification.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: noted the following core violation# 47 rule4-101. 11(b, c, d, e) from inspection report#: 2582863 dated 10/04/23 not corrected. Using disposable cups as a scoop for bulk food containers. Instructed to use proper scoops. Priority foundation 7-42-90 citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov

cramping 3 hours after eating and the diarrhea and nausea started 4 hours after eating. We both drank the tea so I am not sure if that was what made us feel sick.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Cramps

other things I ate from there as others ate the same things and didn't report symptoms (ie. fries, garlic cheese fries, side salad). I was the only one who ate the veggie burger  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills

the sandwich. About an hour or so later I began feeling very sick. I started going to the bathroom with diarrhea around 4pm. I have been going since then ….today is Saturday April 27, 2024. I have been to the doctor and the emergency room. Could have been the produce or maybe the person who was back there preparing the food…not really sure.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea

items. Hands food handler stop process wash hands and put on gloves. All cut tomatoes were discarded at this time. Total value $20 3 lbs priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found interior of ice machine with heavy build up of a black substance at ice chute and a gray substance at the front panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine. Clean, sanitize and maintain machine. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed raw shelled eggs in a bucket not under refrigeration at 55. 6 degrees, observed a bucket of pooled eggs not under refrigeration at 58. 8 degrees. Instructed to have egg products at 41. 0 degrees or below at all times. Eggs were discarded at this time. Total value $ 25 8 lbs priority 7-38-005 citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed fly activity in basement and dry storage/3 comp sink area. Observed 15-20 flies on ceiling, walls, and boxes. Instructed to clean all areas contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: rear door in need of rodent proofing. Gap at bottom of door. Instructed to repair and maintain.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed several knives being stored between the wall and dish table at dish machine area. Instructed to remove utensils and not have them stored in that location. Correct and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean or replace blade at this time. Correct and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting boards in need of replacing when worn with discoloration. Replace cutting board at servers area and omlette station. Correct and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: all cooking equipment on front line in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the dishmachine, dish table and pot scrubber sink with heavy debris build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: during inspection found no hot water at 3 compartment sink, and 3 handsinks on site. Water temperature 55-70 degrees. Hot water was restored during inspection water now at 120 degrees. Instructed to maintain water hot at all times. Priority 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: see violation #60

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: see violation #60

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core volations not corrected from march 9, 2023 report #2572276, #55 6-501. 11 observed walls and ceiling in poor repair(openings, peeling paint, etc) behind and above soda dispenser units and single service articles in basement. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Walls and ceilings shall be smooth and easily cleanable. #55 6-501. 12 observed accumulated fooo debris and spills on floors and floor drains in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Observed debris on floor along walls and corners in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #58 2-102. 13 observed no allergen training available for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training. Instructed to correct previous core volations and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov

only meal I ate today. Disappointed as we came here from Toronto for this experience on my 30th birthday.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea

activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 5 droppings mixed with nesting materials behind reach in freezers in storage area across restaurant, 3 on bottom shelf of prep table next to food scale, 15 on floor under drying rack next to dish machine, and 10 in the back compressor area on reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); tempeh (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding) in top portion of reach in cooler on cooks line. ranch (58F - Cold Holding) on front line in melted ice bath. butter (71F - Cold Holding); in bottom portion of cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door next storage sheds.

Source: Florida Department of Health