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Rice Food Poisoning

Rice Food Poisoning

Rice is a common cause of food poisoning. Uncooked rice can contain the food poisoning bacteria Bacillus cereus. The bacteria survive even after the rice is cooked, and mishandling can lead to toxin production. Onset of symptoms can be as soon as an hour after and include vomiting and diarrhea.

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Product: Rice

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Closure Date: 04/04/2024

Violations:
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed cans of baby corn and tomato sauce dented. **Warning**

- High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbing hands for less than … See More
10 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**

- High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using cellphone then proceeded to handle and serve food to customer without washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands before serving food to customers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

- High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink without soap **Warning**

- High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef thawing stored inside of thank you bag in kitchen area, garbage bags being used as lids/cover on cooked rice at stove. Observed cut onions, cut green bell peppers, sliced potatoes and sliced tomatoes stored inside of thank you bags at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored on top of RTE hot dogs and raw shelled eggs stored on top of cream inside or reach in cooler at kitchen area. Discussed with operator proper procedures and provided form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw seafood mix **Warning**

- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall behind hand washing sink in kitchen area, 3 live roaches crawling on a deli slicer on top of preparation table next to seasonings, salsa, and mustard, and 1 live roach crawling on broom stored inside of kitchen next to reach in cooler. **Warning**

- High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 1 roach egg on top of a can of tomato sauce also approximately 20+excrements on the shelf lining the wall behind the prep table in the kitchen nearby the hand washing sink. **Warning**

- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam table: sweet plantains (129F - Hot Holding); cooked pork belly (110F - Hot Holding) fried cheese taco (90F - Hot Holding); beef flautas (110F - Hot Holding), operator discarded the products. As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed krazy glue stored with seasoning packets in kitchen area and charcoal lighter fluid stored next to salsa and golden raisins at front counter. **Warning**

Source: Florida Department of Health
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Chico's Taco House, M-55, Cadillac, MI, USA

1 week ago reported by user-fzzjy977

Chicken Enchiladas, rice, beans, chips & salsa, and fried cauliflower, My mother and I both had the chicken enchiladas with rice and beans last night, 4/12, around 6:30PM. We have both been violently throwing up, severe diarrhea, nausea, and are lightheaded. This is probably the worst food … See More
poisoning I’ve had in my life.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Lightheaded
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Report date: Apr 11, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no paper towels or hand drying device at handwashing sink in butcher's area and inside the staff washroom. Upon my request employee provided paper towels on both area. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c) … See More
citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no soap provided at handwashing sink by the three compartment sink at rear area. After my request owner provide soap at said sink. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c) consolidated with above violation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hand washing signage at rear utensil washing area hand wash sink. Must post signage instructing employees to wash hands.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: tcs food at improper temperature. We observed 4 gallons of milk at temp of 52. 1f to 52. 7f, a dozen of eggs at temp of 46. 6f stored at display coolr in selling area. Products discarded and denatured. Cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Pound 10 , value $40. Priority violation:7-38-005, citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: we observed over 300 mice droppings throughout the premises. In selling area: under shelves, on top of shelves by the food (rice, flour, etc. ), on window ledges. We observed gnawed bags of dry foods by front widows and on shelves at selling area. Also observed a live mouse coming out running from under a shelf and went under two door reach-in freezer. Roodent droppings also in rear utensil washing area and storage: on floor, racks and equipment. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize and maintain. Have premises serviced by pest control control company, eliminate rodents. Priority violation:7-38-020(a) citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: no pest control log book provided during the inspection. Instructed to provide with all support documents required. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(c), citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: outer opening not protected. Front and rear doors with 1/4' to 1/2' gaps at bottom of the doors. Instructed to repair issue to minimize pest entry.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk & soda crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Proved proper raised shelving.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: leaking faucets at handwashing sink and three compartment sink. Must repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors not clean under shelves and equipment. Must remove dropping, debris and items from floors throughout the premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clutter and unnecessary items by rear door and on top of rear walk-in freezer. Must remove all unnecessary items and store all else to facilitate cleaning and to prevent pest harborage. Walk-in freezers are over-stocked and inaccessible. Must organize and keep accessible.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: dried food debris on walls in meat depaertment. Holes and broken wall by rear 3 compartment sink area. Large hole in ceiling above rear walk-in freezer. Surfaces must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent materials. Must clean, repair and maintain walls and ceiling.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed expired and missing food handler training certificates. Instructed to re-new and provide current proof of food handler training for 3 employees.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 10, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: no city of chicago sanitation certificate on site.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no person on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate or proof … See More
of certificate while handling tcs products such as rice, chicken, pork etc. . Instructed person in charge someone on site must have certificate at anytime food is being preed cooked and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed a full pan of chow mein noodles for sale in front display case for sale. Noodles were at improper temperature of 120 degrees. Food was discarded at this time of inspection. All other food products in case are at adequate temperature. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed clear water backing up from floor drain when front hand sink is used. Instructed to correct drain and use the other hand sink until sink/drain corrected. Priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: outside waste grease and garbage area not maintained. Waste dumpsters open, food, food containers and debris on the ground along with the grease container with grease encrusted to the top of the container. Instructed manager on duty to clean area and maintain clean. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floor under cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food debris and build up. Clean and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: manager on duty does not hold an allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain certificate on site.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 11, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate nor certificate posted to view must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: … See More
observed no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared handled and served such as(rice,chicken,beans,etc)must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practices by food handlers observed female employee put her phone in rear pocket and then removed food from refrigerator and another employee had on plastic gloves and walking around with a food bowl in his hands with his fingers inside of bowl on his way to put food inside also a male employee pulled out his phone while mixing rice and then put it back into his pants pocket all of them didn't wash hands after every possible contamination. Manager had employees to wash hands during inspection. (priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must repair or replace leaky faucet at rear hand sink.

46. Gloves used properly
- comments: observed poor hygienic practicies by food handlers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace missing locks on one of the unisex toilet room door for customers privacy.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from all shelving units under hot & cold holding line, fryer cabinet,grill tables, prep tables at vegetables.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage dumpster located along the pathway of cars at rear door with spilled food amongst the rocks must clean area and store dumpster in corral.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace damaged floor tile and gap along treshold of rear door.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases and in walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dirt from wall near hot & cold serving line in lobby.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 11, 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 managers … See More
certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (slicing turkey,chicken wings,rice,etc) must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies for employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must provide hand washing signs in customers men's & women's toilet rooms.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must repair or replace exterior thermometer not operable on deli walk in cooler.

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

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 60 or more mice droppings on floor underneath deli cold holding display unit on sales floor/mixed in with debris build up and rear storage area-gas station items also a dead mouse under deli display unit. Must removed droppings & mouse clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/11/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace damaged door gasket on bakery walk in freezer.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must remove rust from deli walk in cooler shelving units.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from deli walk in cooler- exterior of food storage containers & rolling carts. Bakery-walk in freezer fan guard covers,prep tables. Bread display shelving units on sales floor. Produce sales floor-vegetable display unit. Produce walk in cooler-shelving units. Meat processing -prep tables,rolling carts.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide a lid on garbage can in staff unisex toilet room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace bakery-ceiling tile in poor repair,lower trim at oven in poor repair. Meat processing-wall in poor repair leading to walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dust build up in bakery-vents and ceiling tiles and walk in freezer. Meat processing-vents.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in bakery,produce walk in cooler and rear dry storage area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from floors under,around,along wall bases throughout all prep areas,walk in coolers and freezers, sales floor,including floor drains where needed.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must repair or replace deli & bakery-cracked light shield & light out 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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Report date: Apr 9, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed the person in charge at the beginning of the inspection without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain … See More
a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted nor on site while tcs foods (cooked rice, beef) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate must be posted, and the city of chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. When the manager arrived (2:00p), the manager presented a photocopy of the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed photocopies are prohibited under the city's ordinance. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: 2-501. 11 observed no adequate supplies on site for responding to the vomit and diarrhea accidents that can potentially occur inside the facility. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-205. 11 observed the food prep area handwashing sink blocked with a trash can in front of the hand washing sink and tongs being stored in the basin of the hand washing sink. Instructed to remove garbage can and tongs from handwashing sink; handwashing sink must be used for hand washing only. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation consolidation with violation above.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 11 observed no hand washing cleanser at the hand washing sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to provide hand washing cleanser at all hand washing sinks at all times. Employee provided hand washing cleanser during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14 observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide at all hand washing sinks.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-205. 15(a) observed no hot water at the hand washing sink located in the dishwashing area; at the time of the inspection, the sink was only maintaining 70f. Instructed to provide adequate hot water (at least 100f) at said hand washing sink at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

15. Food separated and protected
- comments: 3-302. 11 observed raw chicken being stored above ready-to-eat foods. Instructed to never store raw tcs foods above ready-to-eat foods to prevent any possible contamination. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 75 rat droppings scattered throughout the basement storage area located on the dry storage shelves, in between the freezer/refrigerator units and in the corner between the storage shelves. Instructed to eliminate rat activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: 4-603. 15 observed cooking pots too large to be submerged in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove large pots or install a larger 3-compartment sink or provide a written procedure on how the facility washes, rinses, and sanitizes the equipment that is too large to be submerged in the 3-compartment sink.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed accumulated grease debris on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 observed a minor leak of clean water at the bottom of the toilet bowl located in the women's toilet room. Instructed to repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 observed opened containers of produce stored on the ground in the basement area. Instructed to not store any food items directly on the ground. All food items must be stored at least 6 inches from the ground.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed no allergen training certificate provided. Instructed to meet requirements for all city of chicago food service sanitation managers.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: 8-304. 11(a) observed no most recent inspection report summary posted for the public's view. Instructed always to post the most recent inspection report summary for the public's view at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 8, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observved no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in front and rear bar area. Must provide hand washing signs and maintain.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
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observed inside walk-in cooler prepared and ready to eat tcs foods such as cooked rice, cooked chicken and cheese sauce. Not properly date labeled the discarded date exceeded. Management voluntarily discarded aproximately 100 lbs of food valu of $200. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: missing the reminder stament on menu for raw or undercooked food. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: missing thermometer needed at the front prep cooler. Must provide a thermometer and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: evidence of improper pest control inside premises. Observed 20 rat droppings on floor underneath 3-compartment sink in front bar area, on floor behind chest freezer in food prep area and underneath unused lockers in basement. Must clean and sanitize areas. Additional pest control service is needed to elimate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020. Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed an excessive amount of ice build up in chest freezer located in rear food preparation area. Must remove excess ice detail clean and maintain. ,

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed inadequate availability of hot water throghout premises at the 3-compartment sinks and hand washing sinks food ppep area. Water temperature 47. 9f-49. 8f. Instructed to provide adequate supply of hot water above 110. F at the 3-compartment sinks and above 100. F at the hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued. Plumber on site hot water has been repair during inspection.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed the 3-comartment sink in rear prep dish area not properly draining slow draining water released from one compartment(basin) backup inside onother compartment when released inside sink. Instructed to repair sink and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptable provided in the washrooms. Must provide and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirt and food debris on walls behind all cooking equipment, refrigeration units and behind 3-copartment sinks in all bar areas. Must clean and maintain. Observed excessive food and debris on floor under around and behind all cooking equipment and refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean interior of ceiling light shields in kitchen food prep area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no ventilation in women's washroom. Must provide and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed dust accumulation in men's washroom. Must clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observe burn out light bulbs in front kitchen prep area. Must replace burn out light bulbs and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must provide adequate lighting inside walk-in cooler located in the basement.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no proof of food handlers certificates for the required employees. Must provide and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
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