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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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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Report date: Feb 7, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: interior panel of ice machine soiled with excessive black and pink substance. Ice is used for human consumption. Instd to discard ice, clean and sanitize machine and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

38. Insects, rodents,… See more

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Indian Clay Pot, 1800-1802 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 7, 2025
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaky faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in rear kitchen food preparation area. Must repair and maintain. Observed exposed hand washing sink draining slow in kitchen food preparation area. Must repair and… See more

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El Charro Mexican Food, 2547 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 7, 2025
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12--observed bulk containers in the kitchen prep without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

60. Previous core violation corrected… See more

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Jimmy John's, 1133 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 7, 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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'L' Cafecito Jumping Bean, 2010 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 7, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of insect activity on site. Observed about 10 live small flies flying around and on the boxes and ceiling of the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live insect… See more

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Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken, S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 7, 2025
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed a few bulk storage container not label with the product name in the rear. Must label and maintain.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employees (cooks) without proper hair restraints as required. Must… See more

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Subway, 1608 W 59th St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 7, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 0. 5lbs. Spinach-50. 0f. 4lbs. Sliced tomato-47. 8f on topside of cold holding unit. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f… See more

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Report date: Feb 6, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: upon arrival, observed no certified food manager on site, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation… See more

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Subway, 1431 W 95th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 6, 2025
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: leak at box soda station.… See more

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