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Chicago Food Poisoning

In Chicago, Illinois, it's estimated that over 300 thousand suffer from food poisoning annually. McDonald's and Chipotle Mexican Grill are the most frequently mentioned brand names, and the most commonly mentioned product is chicken.

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Subway, 3167 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 6, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued -

2. City of chicago food service… See more

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EL G-FE, 4820 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 5, 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

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La Sirena restaurant and bar, 3109 W 59th St, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 5, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no handwash sink in bar area. Instructed to install hanwash sink under city plumbing and maintain priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c).

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used… See more

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Zacatacos, 5925 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 7, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwash soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser above three compartment sink. Instructed to move to hand wash sink.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed pest activity with… See more

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Boca Loca Taqueria Bucktown, 2009 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 5, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/2 inch gap at rear exit door sweep. Must rodent proof said door.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear… See more

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La Central Bakery, 3306 W 55th St, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 5, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels in all four hand wash sinks through out the facility. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler… See more

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Mac's Wood Grilled, 1801 W Division St, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 6, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following tcs items held at the stated improper temperatures inside 2 door prep cooler located in the rear prep area: chicken breasts at 49. 6f, chicken wings at 48. 7f, and hamburgers at… See more

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bopNgrill, 921 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 5, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no running hot water provided at handwashing sink at front prep area must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100f at said sink. Adequate hot water found at all other… See more

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Caribbean American Baking Co, 1539 W Howard St, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 3, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no one on site, in charge, at time of inspection.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on… See more

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El Agave Marisco, 4622 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 5, 2023
52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: 3-compartment sink improperly draining, waste water with food debris immediately backing up from drain onto floor when water being drained (one basin at time). Instd to repair sink to drain properly without waste… See more

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