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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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Wentworth Seafood House, 2229 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

5 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 11, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee heatlh policy on site. Instructed to obtain for all employees. Priority foundation 7-38-010

28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: 7-206. 12 observed… See more

#mice #rats #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #milk

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KFC, 3927 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

5 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 10, 2021
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker,'ice is used for human consumption'. Management was instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and… See more

#rodents #kfc #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Jerk Taco Man Caribbean BBQ, 7723 S State St, Chicago, IL, USA

5 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2021
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed debris and grease build-up on cooking equipment, shelving units, and inside unused cold holding units in the kitchen/prep areas. Also, bulk storage containers need cleaning. Must detail clean and sanitize.

55. Physical facilities installed,… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Theodore Herzl Elementary School, 3711 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, IL, USA

5 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2021
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed mice droppings behind reach in cooler and prep table near serving line. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize area. Priority foundation7-38-020 (a).

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
-… See more

#rodents #mice #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Anton Dvorak Public School, W 16th St, Chicago, IL, USA

5 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2021
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and/or diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents,… See more

#mice #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

I got tuna salad from the pre made section on Sunday, today is now Tuesday afternoon and I am head to toe rash and diarrhea from eating it. Symptoms came on 15 minutes later and I believe it’s scombroid  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Other, Skin Rash

#wholefoodsmarket #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #salad #tuna

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James Shields Middle School, 2611 W 48th St, Chicago, IL, USA

5 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: inadequate hot running water at handwash sinks in all student toilet rooms 2nd floor, 3rd floor staff, and 3rd west girl students, temperature ranging from 80f-84f. Water was ran for extensive time… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Peeples Taco Place, West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

5 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2021
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/2 inch gap at rear exit door sweep. Must rodent proof said door.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: backflow prevention device not located at mop sink. Must provide and… See more

#mice #rats #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Mekato's Colombian Bakery, 5423 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

5 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2021
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager present while tcs food (sausage at 143. 6f) was being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sausage

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Wilson & Kedzie Foods, 4553 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

5 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2021
11. Food obtained from approved source
- comments: observed prepackaged frozen foods stored in the freezer from an unapproved source. Observed packages of food labeled 'homemade sudanese sausage,' 'homemade sudanese yogurt,' and 'homemade sudanese cheese' stored in the freezer with no name… See more

#frozenfood #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #sausage #yogurt