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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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Best Sub Incorporated, 3156 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 6, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed food employee wash and rinse pan and proceed to use pan without sanitizing. Instructed manager to ensure all dishes are sanitized after being washed and rinsed. The manager set up sanitizer in the… See more

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Jewel-Osco, 1220 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 6, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-203. 11 observed a prep table with crockpots of chocolate (for preparing chocolate-covered strawberries) set up in an area without a hand-washing sink. Instructed to provide a hand washing sink in all… See more

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Subway, 5131 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 6, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rear exterior door to not be tight fitting on side with 1/4in gap. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

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

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Damenzo's Pizza, West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 6, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water provided at the exposed hand washing sink in the rear food prep area next to the back door. Management instructed to provide hot running water above 100f at… See more

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Al-Amin Grocery, 6403 N Artesian Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 6, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the person in charge during the inspection does not have a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate… See more

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Report date: Feb 5, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation… See more

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Chatham Meat & Grocery Inc, 8211 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 5, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: rear outer door by mop sink with a 1/2" gap underneath it and is not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to close gap and rodent/insect proof the rear door. Maintain same.

47. Food & non-food… See more

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sweetgreen, 3601 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 5, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: person in charge unable to provide written employee health policy. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Management provided a signed employee health policy… See more

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Pete's Fresh Market #18, 3250 W 87th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 5, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: handwashing sign needed at juice bar sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed previously frozen fish thawing in its own crayovac packaging. Instructed to remove… See more

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Report date: Feb 5, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: see violation #59

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: leak at faucet on hand washing sink in rear prep/storage area. Instructed to correct and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained &… See more

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