Burger King Food Poisoning

Burger King Food Poisoning

You can get food poisoning from eating at Burger King. The most recent outbreak linked to Burger King occurred in 2017 at a Bemidji, MN location. The most commonly reported symptoms are nausea and diarrhea and the most common diagnosis is Salmonella.

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Burger King, Main Street, Hornell, NY, USA

1 week ago reported by user-ydrw7135

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: Double whopper cheese and bacon
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Additional information: My fiancé and I both got the same thing and symptoms appeared at the same … See More
time. We were up all night sick  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
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#burgerking #hornell #newyork #us #bacon #cheese #whopper

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Burger King, Stahlhofstrasse, Waldkirch, Germany

1 week ago reported by user-hwff8226

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, cramps
Suspected source: Chicken nuggets
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: One week
Sick: A loved one
Additional information: The nuggets were consumed last Wednesday afternoon, vomiting and severe diarrhea the following morning! Even today (Sunday)! See Less

#burgerking #waldkirch #badenwurttemberg #de #chicken #chickennuggets

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Burger King, Chemin des Agries, Labarthe-sur-Leze, France

1 week ago reported by user-phbq8455

I had to take away on Friday evening. 1 hour after eating the burger, intense stomachache and severe vomiting between 9:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. the next morning. Headache ++ and fever. Stomach cramps. Diarrhea as well.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Fever, Headache, Cramps

#burgerking #labarthesurleze #occitanie #fr #burger

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I believe the people making the drinks and shakes also handle money and neither wash their hands between transactions nor wear gloves when preparing drinks not understanding they are contaminating the cup they are serving. A cashier shouldn’t be handling anything food related without a 30 second … See More
handwash. Do health inspectors still exist ?  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea
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#burgerking #nilla #buffalogrove #illinois #us

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Report date: Apr 8, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water at hand washing sinks in women washroom (54f) and men washroom (53. 6f). Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c) … See More
citation issued

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4' gap between fornt entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, holding units, broiler, cabinets, shelving unnits, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris inside cabinets under pop machine, inside floor drains in drive thru area, on floor inside walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, drive thru and dish washing areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents, soiled pallets inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to clean maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed damaged light shield above ice machine in dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from report #2583201 on 10-11-23:55- must grout floors throughout premises. Must repair or replace gaps along top of wall bases, damaged wall bases where needed. 56-repair or replace missing light shield in prep area. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov
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#burgerking #chicago #illinois #us

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Report date: Apr 10, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while … See More
tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,eggs,hamburgers,etc)food manager arrived on site at 9:18 a. M. Must be on site at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)(citation issued)

8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practicies by female food handler observed her with plastic gloves on pick up a box from the garbage can and was reading what was on box with other female employee washing dishes and then she put box back on top of garbage and proceeded to put croissants into toaster and got wrapping paper and placed on counter without changing gloves and washing hands. Must wash hands after every possible contamination. (priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing soap at front prep /drive thru area hand sink soap was provided during inspection must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: obserevd improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 5. 25 lbs. Cartons of liquid eggs ranging from 52. 0f-59. 0f in a black plastic container with melted ice. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 5. 25lbs. $7. 80. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide a thermometer for front drive thru cooler.

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

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings on lower railings of french fry station,on floor next to and behind hot water tank,on floor and railings of chemical storage cage,on railings and floor underneath used soda station in lobby. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/10/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap along bottom of rear door and west entry door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

46. Gloves used properly
- comments: observed employee not changing gloves after every possible contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units. Must repair or replace missing stall door lock in men's toilet room.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,reach in coolers and freezers,walk in cooler shelving units,underneath soda machine and counters at drive-thru and lobby,cup holders,all storage cabinets and shelving units.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must grout floor at front drive-thru. Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles at basin of mopsink,wall bases in prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease on floor under oil tank,under drive-thru equipment,unused soda station in lobby and floor drains,walk in freezer.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dust build up from ventilation vents and ceiling tiles.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean excessive build up on hood & filters at cooking equipment.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: observed no previous summary report posted for public view. A summary report will be posted at this time. (priority foundation 7-42-010(b)(citation issued)

Source: chicago.gov
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