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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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Cermak Produce, 4401 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 7, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the meat prep cold holding unit, such as 10 pounds of shrimps between 48. 0f-50. 7f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 10lbs at $100. All… See more

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Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade, 2006 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 7, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in toilet room and remove tape at pipe of same.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods… See more

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Heritage Woods of Chicago, 2800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 7, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed live pest activity in the food prep area and 2nd floor dining room. Observed 12 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling in the food prep area and mop closet… See more

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Mandala Cafe, 1641 W 18th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 7, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed the person in charge without an original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted. At the time of the inspection, a copy of the city of chicago… See more

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La Cabanita, 10401 S Muskegon Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 7, 2025
45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service containers and lids not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed condensation… See more

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Taqueria El Kacheton Chicago, 2446 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 6, 2025
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed tcs foods (cooked rice, cooked beef) held for over 24 hours with out discard dates. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005.… See more

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Charles Kimball, 3220 N Kimball, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 5, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111: **pf** controlling pests (pest control log book) observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide… See more

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Report date: Mar 7, 2025
59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: observed continued non-compliance from report #2612813 dated:2/26/25 approximately 150 mouse droppings were observed scattered throughout the facility in the following areas: main office shelving and floor, all classrooms (corners, cabinets, shelving), and kitchen prep… See more

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J & J Fish, 6659 S Damen Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 6, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 10lbs. Pre-cooked chicken-55. 6f-54. 2f inside of 1- door reach in cooler. 30lbs. Raw chicken tenders-45. 9f in 3- door prep cooler. 17lbs. Pizza puffs-47. 7f. Product… See more

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Burger King #1308, 110 E 95th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 6, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic does not have the chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to have all pics obtain and maintain cfms certificate. Citation issued on violation #2

2. City of chicago food service… See more

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