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    You can get food poisoning from french fries. Green potatoes contain solanine a nerve toxin that can result in headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, and even paralysis if consumed in high quantities. French fries food poisoning can also occur from contamination before serving through unsanitary practices.

    Last updated: March 8, 2024

    Product: French fries

    Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Cramps
    Suspected source: IHOP chicken tenders/fries
    Onset: Right away
    Duration: 4 to 12 hours
    Sick: Me
    Additional information: Ordered chicken tenders and French fries today, and started to feel bloated and nauseous throughout the afternoon and evening. Ended up not feeling well... See More into the evening and by the time it was time to lay down. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Cramps, Bloating See Less
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    Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain
    Suspected source: Fast food French fries
    Onset: 4 to 12 hours
    Duration: 12 to 24 hours
    Sick: A loved one
    Additional information: McDonald’s French fries | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain See Less
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    Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain
    Suspected source: french fries
    Onset: Less than 4 hours
    Duration: Less than 4 hours
    Sick: Me | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain See Less
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    Closure Date: 02/16/2024

    Violations:
    - High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. -Observed employee turn on cold water handle and wash hands. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Establishment open and serving food to the public in the presence of an imminent health hazard. **Warning**

    -... See More High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shell eggs stored behind carrots. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw fish over crab salad in walk in cooler. -Raw chicken over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    - High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee rinsed dish and then worked with food. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Onion rings 1/2 pound. -Plantains 2 lbs. -Chicken on stick 25 pieces. -Eggrolls 30 pieces. -Chicken wings 15 pieces. -Crab Rangoon 30 pieces. -French fries 1/2 pound. -Chicken nuggets 2 pounds. -Fish 30 pieces. -Mushrooms 20 pieces. -Stuffed shrimp 10 pieces. -Baked cheese crab 1/2 pound. -Cheese pizza whole pie. -Pigs in a blanket 20 pieces. -Mussels 10 pieces. -Crawfish 30 pieces. -Shrimp 50 pieces. -Pudding 1/2 pan. -Jello 1/2 pan. -Pears 1/2 can. -Peaches 1/2 can. -Pineapple full pan. -Pineapple 10 pieces. -Oranges 20 pieces. -White fish 4 pieces. -Ham 4 pieces. -Teriyaki chicken 1/2 pound. -Honey chicken 2 pounds. -Clams 2 pounds. -Mixed vegetables 2 pounds. -Mushroom soup 1/2 gallon. -Egg soup 1 gallon. -Chicken wings 30 pieces. -Fried dumplings 40 pieces. -Potatoes 1/2 pound. -Fried rice 1/2 pound. -Cut lettuce 1 pound. -Caesar salad 1 pound. -Seafood salad 1 pound. -Crab meat salad 1/2 pound. -Broccoli salad 2 pounds. -Pasta salad 1 pound. -Coffee cake 30 pieces. -Macaroons 30 pieces. -Ice cream 8 gallons. -Sushi rolls 200 rolls. -Raw beef 4 pounds. -Chicken 2 pounds. -Crab meat 2 pounds. -Sprouts 1 pound. -Onions 1 pound. -Noodles 2 pounds. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach by lemon juice at sushi bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    - High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chl 200 ppm. **Warning**

    Source: Florida Department of Health
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    Report date: Feb 21, 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. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

    2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
    - comments: observed no certified food manager... See More on duty nor certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (fried chicken,fish,cole slaw,french fries,etc)must be on site and provide a certificate. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

    5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
    - comments: observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

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

    38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
    - comments: observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings on floor in walk in cooler next to shelving units, on floor behind large on wheel food storage containers,on a baking pan on lower shelf with chemical stored on it. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/21/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

    41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
    - comments: must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

    43. In-use utensils: properly stored
    - comments: observed knives stored in between prep table and cooler must store properly.

    44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
    - comments: must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

    47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
    - comments: must replace worn and pitted cutting board to be in good repair.

    47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
    - comments: must remove rust from lid of grease trap at 3- compartment sink and cardboard from lower shelf of grill table.

    49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
    - comments: must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,rolling cart,grill table,prep cooler.

    53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
    - comments: observed no lid on garbage can in unisex toilet room must provide and maintain.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: must repair or replace loose and missing wall bases in toilet room and next to 2- door reach in freezer. Loose floor at entry to walk in freezer.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: must remove ice build up from walk in freezer floor.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear next to oil filter tank.

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

    57. All food employees have food handler training
    - comments: observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

    Source: chicago.gov
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    My 2,5 years old Granddaughter is vomiting all night. My son fed her with Chick-fil-A last night. French fries and chicken nuggets My Granddaughter is puking and very nauseous she’s vomiting whole chunks of potatoes | Symptoms: Vomiting, Nausea See Less
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    Today (2/19/24) I went to Outback for lunch. It was just me. Everything I ate included the bread & butter, loaded potato soup, and steak (cooked medium-well) and French fries with ranch. I was feeling perfectly well all day. As soon as I got home from Outback,... See More I instantly ran to the bathroom and almost didn’t make it. I began having severe diarrhea and have felt nauseated ever since. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea See Less
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    Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Headache
    Suspected source: Ultimate cheeseburger
    French fries
    Iced caramel coffee
    Orange hi-c
    Onset: Less than 4 hours
    Duration: 4 to 12 hours
    Sick: Me
    Additional information: The past few times I ate there I got super sick within... See More a couple hours. Sometimes right away. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Headache See Less
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    Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills
    Suspected source: French fries
    Onset: Less than 4 hours
    Duration: Less than 4 hours
    Sick: A loved one
    Additional information: My 5 year old son ate French fries and started vomiting an hour later | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills See Less
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    Closure Date: 02/06/2024

    Violations:
    - High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient... See More to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. - cook plating finished vegetables for immediate service with barehands **Warning**

    - High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water to the entire establishment. - water has been shut off due to leak **Admin Complaint**

    - High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 2 small flies in bar area **Warning**

    - High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw beef, shrimp, over cooked product in single door freezer - raw salmon over french fries, walk in cooler **Warning**

    - High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw beef over produce, walk in cooler **Warning**

    - High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw fish over cooked krab, speed rack in walk in cooler - raw shrimp over spring roll, glass door cooler - raw beef over sauces, two door cooler at cookline **Warning**

    - High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. **Warning**

    - High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - in glass door cooler: dumplings 53F; eggroll, 54F; coconut shrimp 53F; less than 1 hour; corrective action taken, product placed in walk in cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

    - High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested over 200 ppm **Warning**

    Source: Florida Department of Health
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