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Report date: Jan 23, 2024
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed food handler not washing hands between changing gloves while changing tasks, from working at the sink to operating slicer. Instructed to remove gloves, wash hands, and apply fresh gloves. Corrected on-site. Priority violation. … See More
7-38-010 citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed french fry cutter with large amounts of build-up and soil. Instructed to disassemble properly, wash, rinse, and sanitize and maintain at multiple times throughout the day. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 40 to 45 mouse droppings on floor beneath coolers in rear storage area, beneath interior trash can in rear area, along wall base in mop sink and potato storage area. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: see violation #60.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with deep gouges and in disrepair. Instructed to replace cutting boards and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed gaskets along cooler doors in rear storage area to be in disrepair or missing. Instructed to repair or replace gaskets for all cold holding equipment.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: see violation #60.

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

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: see violation #60.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed the following core violations not corrected from inspection #2575937 on 5/16/2023. #49 observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of slicer, fryer cabinets, holding units, prep tables, coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #55 observed accumulated food debris, grease buildup and spills on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #57 observed no valid food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees. Instructed manager to correct all violations and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090 citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: May 16, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food … See More
service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (steak 203. 5f) prepared and served. . A chicago foo sanitation manager must be on site al all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on grease trap, ladder, prep tables, electrical equipment, shelving units and floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, utility, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of slicer, fryer cabinets, holding units, prep tables, coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed utility sink not properly draining. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no self-closing device on washroom doors. Instructed manager to provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris, grease buildup and spills on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no valid food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no valid allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 7, 2021
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 30 mice droppings scattered under pallets and pop crates along wall across from reach-in coolers in rear storage area, 10 mice droppings on electrical outlets, 10 mice droppings scattered on shelving … See More
unit and boxes in rear dry storage area, 20 mice droppings scattered on ladder and grease trap in rear prep/dish washing area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in hot water heater room, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in pop storage room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoop laying on ice inside chest freezer. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up to prevent contamination.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service containers to protect from contamination.

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

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in all areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed openings in walls and ceilings along baseboards around pipe fittings in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings in all areas.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Nov 19, 2020
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of 69-mice droppings on floor, pop pallet in front area, rear counter. Instructed to clean/ sanitize all area. Strongly recommened to contact pest control for service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)

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Report date: Jun 19, 2020
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold temperatures of ready to eat (tcs) deli meats stored inside pop cooler in rear. Approx (8) 12-lb hams at improper cold temperatures ranging from 47. 7f to 51. 0f. Also (12) 8-lb … See More
deli turkey breast maintain at improper temperatures ranging from 46. 8f to 50. 0f. Instructed to maintain all cold (tcs) foods at 41. 0f or below. Owner voluntarily removed, denatured and discarded approx 192-lbs of meat at cost approx $ 300. 00-cos. Priority violation issued 7-38-005.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed pop cooler being used for storing (tcs)foods maintaining improper temperature of 45. 0f. Observed door of cooler in poor repair. Door not tight-fitting. Instructed not to used cooler. Must use additional cooler on site that maintains 41. 0f or below for storing any (tcs) foods. Cooler will be tagged held for inspection. Must contact the heath dept for tag removal. Priority violation issued 7-38-005

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed 18- mice droppings in corner floor near coolers in rear storage. Instructed to clean/ sanitize areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Mar 11, 2020
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: evidence of 11 small live flies in mop and brake room. Also evidence of 41 mice droppings under crates used for storage shelves , cardboard in dry storage room and on floor behind … See More
cooler. Insructed to clean/sanitize all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed ownerin food prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to wear at all times in food prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: walls not clean of dirt grime in mop sink room. Must clean/maintain

Source: chicago.gov
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Home of the Hoagy, 1316 West 111th Street, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago reported by user-xczd9629

Inspection Failure: 2019-10-09
Details: OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE CUP FILLED WITH COFFEE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID FOR DRINKING CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES (57.6F-64.7F), HAM (52.5F), AND TURKEY (51.6F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE … See More
AND INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AND $195. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF FURNACE ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED BULK POTATO BOXES AND BARBECUE SAUCE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL HOLDING UNITS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED OUTLET COVER MISSING ON WALL NEAR POTATO STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS. OBSERVED SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Source: Chicago Health Department.
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Home of the Hoagy, 1316 West 111th Street, Chicago, IL, USA

5 years ago reported by user-mhyr3746

Inspection Failure: 07-03-2019
> OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
> OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
> OBSERVED … See More
NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
> OBSERVED PREP TABLE WHERE BREAD IS BEING SLICED IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
> OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES (48.2F-49.7F) AND DELI BEERWURST SAUSAGE (67.7F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 10LBS AND $20. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
> OBSERVED READY TO EAT DELI MEAT AND SANDWICHES NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
> OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
> OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FRONT POP STORAGE, REAR POTATO STORAGE, OFFICE/EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AREA, WATER HEATER AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
> OBSERVED BREAD AND CONDIMENTS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
> OBSERVED TONG HANDLE STORED INSIDE CONTAINER OF PEPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
> OBSERVED GASKET LOOSE ON REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND GASKETS MISSING IN LEFT REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL COOLER GASKETS. OBSERVED ON ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
> OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON PREP TABLE AND CARDBOARD BOXES USED FOR STORING SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
> OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
> OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL FOOD DEBRIS ON HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, POTATO SLICER, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
> OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, HALLWAY AND WASHROOM AREAS. OBSERVED WALL TILES MISSING IN FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING AND WALL TILES IN ALL AREAS.
> OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND FRYERS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
> OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
> OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Source: Chicago Health Dept.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea
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The recalled product is Pays Gourmand® Neufchâtel … See More
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Source: rappel.conso.gouv.fr
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Starbucks, North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, USA

1 week ago reported by user-zhgwt784

experienced acute onset of nausea, severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, and an altered level of consciousness. the only thing i had to eat today was a ham & swiss croissant from the starbucks i usually stop by on my way to school….. UPDATE: i was transported to st. … See More
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Right after drinking my strawberry kid size smoothie. Right after finishing it with in 15 min. I instantly had a light diarrhea. Then I was quickly able to hold the rest till I got to the bathroom. I was at work too which makes it very embarrassing to have to deal with.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea

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Dunkin', Holt Road, Holt, Michigan, USA

1 week ago reported by user-njtf1992

I ordered the wake up wraps with a strawberry refresher and got very very sick at first I thought I was just nauseous until I started talking and randomly throwing up everything I ate from Dunkin’ Donuts and it also gave me diarrhea at the same time as well🤢  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Fever, Cramps, Chills

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Homestretch Inc, South Maple Avenue, Falls Church, VA, USA

2 weeks ago reported by user-gypn9917

Like 5 hours àgo Not sure I got these cookies from Homestretch a non profit program food distribution and I ate like 4 cookies and felt sick afterwards. I never felt like this before after eating girl scout cookies. I threw up 3 times already. Still don't feel to well.  | Symptoms: Vomiting, Nausea

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