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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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Big Sams Food Mart, 133 E 75th St, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 16, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink in front prep area not accessible and filled with multi-use containers. Instructed manager to remove all items from hand washing sink. Hand washing sink is for hand washing… See more

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Just Jerk Cafe, 119 E 79th St, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 16, 2025
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles stored on floor in storage areas. Instructed manager to… See more

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Report date: May 20, 2025
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed water backing up into thrid comparment of sink when middle compartment is drained. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain three compartment sink properly draining. Priority foundation #7-38-025. Citation… See more

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Big Star, 1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 20, 2025
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. 20 or more live small flies in dish washing… See more

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Xocome Antojeria, 5200 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 19, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: aluminum foil lining on storage shelves. Instd to remove foil so as surfaces to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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Tacos Y Tamales El Pollo, 4014 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 19, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no valid original city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on site. Instructed person in charge that a valid original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be posted on site at all… See more

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Regulatory Report

Moon Star Grocery, 729-733 W 69th St, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 19, 2025
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: found dry food storage containers not labeled in storage area; instructed to label and maintain with name of product inside of container (flour, corn meal etc).

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
-… See more

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Tropicuba, 5606 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 19, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the walk-in cooler: gandunes (rice) 46. 8 f, & 56. 7 f, ground beef 48. 7 f, manager discarded and denatured… See more

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Manny's Tacos & Burritos, 11545 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

11 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 19, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11 observed stained cutting boards in the food prep area. Instructed to remove stains or replace cutting boards.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of pest… See more

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