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Chicago Food Poisoning

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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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Los Tacos Express, 3742 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 5, 2022
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: instructed to properly store and invert pots/pans in kitchen storage area to prevent contamination before use and maintain.

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Jan 5, 2022
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings on floor under and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee

Very sick from a frozen pizza. I purchased 2 last week, one I ate last week and one I ate last night. Around 1am I awoke with extreme abdominal pain and then ended up dealing with both nausea and diarrhea. Still dealing with it almost 8 hours… See more

#californiapizzakitchen #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pizza

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Byrons Kitchens, 1017 W Irving Park Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 4, 2022
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed 1 missing stopper for 3-compartment sink. Must provide additional stopper.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floor tiles in poor repair/low grout under and around 3-compartment sink. Must regrout said… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Caribbean Jerk Joint 87th Dan Ryan, 205 W 87th St, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 4, 2022
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 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 service sanitation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #rice

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Taquería Uptown, 1144 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 4, 2022
15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed raw chicken being stored on the top shelving inside the reach-in cooler directly overcooked, ready-to-eat beef and soup. Also observed in another cooler was raw beef stored on top shelving above cooked rice. Reviewed… See more

#raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #rice #soup

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pHlour Bakery & Cafe, 1138 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 4, 2022
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the person in charge during the inspection does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
-… See more

#raw #mice #rodents #undercooked #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #bread #salad #sandwich #egg

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Grandma Marie's Learning Center, 5830 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 4, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor in the following areas: behind refrigeration unit, in furnace closet, and in rear storage area. Instd to clean and sanitize all affected areas, and contact pest… See more

#mice #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Avli Taverna, 1335 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 4, 2022
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: found tcs food stored inside two different reach-in coolers at improper temperature: raw marinate chicken at temp of 49. 8f to 50f; cooked octopus at temp of 46. 8f cooked pulled pork at temp od… See more

#raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #pork #pulledpork