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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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King Wok, 2323 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 12, 2025
17. Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food
- comments: i observed two stainless steel bowls of meat fall off of a table and onto the floor. I observed a food handling employee pick up the pieces of meat… See more

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Spencer Academy, 214 N Lavergne St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 12, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 40 small rodent droppings in the following areas during time of inspection. . . In storage closet located in additional seating area across from prep area scattered on floor under shelving… See more

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McDonald's, 4844 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 12, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: some upper portions in the interior of the ice machine in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

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Barca Restaurant, 4754 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 12, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed gap greater than 1/4" in width between rear exterior door and door frame and does not protect against entry of insects and other pests. Instructed to repair or replace rear exterior door… See more

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Antique Taco Wicker Park, 1360 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 12, 2025
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scooper stored in ice with handle touching ice. Instructed manager to remove ice scooper and store on clean non-absorbent food contact surface.

Source: chicago.gov

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Chicago Hope Academy, 2189 W Bowler St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 12, 2025
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2591302 on 3/19/24 not corrected: 51 - repair the leak in the high-temperature dish machine. 53 - observed no covered waste receptacle inside the women's staff washroom in the main… See more

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Nicholas High Quality Meats, 4619 W Harrison St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 11, 2025
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: noted missing thermometer inside meat display cooler in prep. Insructed to provide and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed all meat cooling units in need of cleaning to removed dried debris on… See more

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Madison Crab House, 1045 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 11, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

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

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KFC, 1144 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 11, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the walls, ceiling and boxes of stock in the food prep area, mop area, manager's office and one of the washrooms. Additional pest control service… See more

#kfc #chicago #illinois #unitedstates