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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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La Plazuelita, 3055 S Tripp Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 28, 2025
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter on floor behind front counter area. Instructed person in charge to organize and elevate items at least six inches from floor and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov

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Perfect Brunch Bro's, 4661 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 28, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: kitchen hand sink on north wall not accessible for use. Sink blocked by an ice machine. Must remove ice machine and make sink accessible for use. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.… See more

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Peter A Reinberg Elementary, 3425 N Major Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 28, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of pest activity, noted approximately 30 rodent droppings in cafeteria office between desk and east wall, and in southeast corner filing cabinet and along base boards of south wall. Instructed to… See more

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Foodsmart, 2901 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 27, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 100 rat & mouse droppings on the floor of the rear storage area and walk in cooler and under the storage… See more

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Dunning Pour House, 7718 W Addison St, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 23, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed rear ice machine with a thick build-up of black and brown substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored below the ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, deep clean,… See more

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Pizza Hut, 2516 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 23, 2025
28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: observed open rodent bait (rat-a-way pellets) in dish area in rear. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain said area. If additional pest control is needed, contact a pest control company. Manager… See more

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El Taconazo Express, 3129 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 23, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items in cold holding unit in prep to be improper: breaded chicken breast 48. 7f, picadillo 47. 9f, asada steak cut 48. 8f, carnitas… See more

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Grand Rising Cafe, 2632 E 75th St, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 23, 2025
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 city of chicago sanitation certificate on site or posted at the… See more

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Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market, 2018-2020 W 63rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 23, 2025
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed cooking equipment (fryers and grill) in need of cleaning, clean exterior surfaces of the bulk storage containers, and clean rolling carts.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to clean the… See more

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Popeye's, 346 E 95th St, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 22, 2025
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: observed open cup of beverage on bottom of prep table in chicken prep area. Instructed manager to provide closed lid containers for employee beverages.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible… See more

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