Dinesafe Knowledge Base
  • Welcome
  • Return to DineSafe.com
  • Real-Time Norovirus Surveillance
    • Introduction
  • Methodology
  • Data Collection & Processing
  • Metrics & Indicators
  • Implementation Guidelines
  • FAQs
  • Benchmarking
    • Introduction
      • The Importance of Food Safety
      • Introduction to Our Benchmarking System and Its Purpose
      • Why Food Safety Benchmarking Matters: A Stakeholder Overview
    • Methodology & Systems
      • The Metrics We Use
        • Reports per 100 Stores
        • Reports per $1M Revenue
        • Persons Reported Sick per 100k Customers Served
      • Data Sources & Methodology
        • How We Gather Data
        • Estimating Data When Exact Figures Aren't Available
        • Ensuring Accuracy and Transparency
      • Our Benchmark Indexing System
        • Why We Use Indexing
        • Index Composition
        • Index Calculation Process
        • Understanding Index Comparisons
    • Case Study
      • Case Study - Chipotle Mexican Grill
    • Applications
      • Global Applicability of Our Benchmarking System
      • Product-Specific Benchmarking for Food Producers
    • Service Information
      • Why Subscribe to Our Benchmarking Service
      • Limitations & Considerations
      • Conclusion
      • FAQ
        • Q1: How often are the benchmarks updated?
        • Q2: Are the food poisoning reports reviewed before being included in the benchmarks?
        • Q3: How do you account for differences in restaurant size when comparing benchmarks?
        • Q4: Can restaurants submit their own data to improve the accuracy of the benchmarks?
        • Q5: How do your benchmarks relate to official health inspections and ratings?
        • Q6: How can businesses improve their benchmark scores?
  • Data Dictionary
    • Introduction
    • Primary Fields
    • Specialized Fields
    • Delivery Methods
    • Glossary
    • Further Questions
  • IWP Reporting Widget
    • Introduction
    • Why Our Widget? Key Features & Benefits
    • Embedding the Widget
      • How to Embed the Code
      • When to Use Simple Embedding Code vs Advanced Embedding Code
        • Benefits of the Advanced Embedding Code
        • Considerations When Using the Advanced Embedding Code
      • Test the Code
      • Standalone URL Option
      • Customization Options
      • Language Support
      • Mobile-Friendly Link
    • Data Management and Access
    • Compliance with FDA’s Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards
    • Examples of Embedded Widgets
    • FAQ
      • Q1: Who can use the Iwaspoisoned.com reporting widget and what is it?
      • Q2: How do I embed the widget on my website?
      • Q3: Is the widget customizable?
      • Q4: How do I access the reports?
      • Q5: How does the widget support FDA compliance?
  • Email Notifications
    • Introduction
    • Widget Email Alerts
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Data Collection & Processing

Data Collection & Processing

Data Source

We utilize reports submitted through our self-reporting platform, iwaspoisoned.com.

Quality Control Procedures

Raw submissions undergo a moderation and enrichment process using algorithms, AI screening, and human review to:

  • Detect and filter out inauthentic or malicious content.

  • Remove spam, duplicates, and other invalid reports.

  • Standardize and enrich key fields (e.g., location, symptoms, metadata) to ensure high data quality.

Calculating the Data

Qualified reports are then analyzed to identify those exhibiting norovirus-like symptoms (both vomiting and diarrhea). The surveillance metric is calculated as the proportion of norovirus-like reports relative to the total report volume.

Report Delivery

Weekly Report Components

Standard weekly reports include:

  1. Executive Summary - Key findings and alerts

  2. State-Level Activity Trends - Current score percentages by state

  3. Baseline Comparisons - Current values compared to historical baselines

  4. Temporal Analysis - 12-week trend visualization

  5. Alert Status - Notification of states exceeding threshold values

Delivery Options

Reports are available through:

  • Secure client portal (default)

  • Encrypted email delivery

  • API integration with client systems

  • Custom dashboard integration

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