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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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Brother Rice High School, 10001 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 22, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handsoap at the only handsink in prep area to properly wash hands prior to preparing or serving food. Instructed manager to provide soap at all times. School custodian provided soap… See more

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Big Boy Gyros, 3541 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 22, 2025
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer conspicuously placed in two door reach-in cooler in the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers for all cold holding equipment and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original… See more

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Star East, 5712 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 22, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed excessive black and pink slimy substance build up on inside interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005

23.… See more

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Taco Bell / KFC, West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 22, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handwashing sink in the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and… See more

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Crisp & Cool Cafe, 1450 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 21, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found no pest control service report on site. Facility must contract with a licensed exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. Instructed to provide… See more

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Mohsen Food Mart, 4156 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 17, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-102. 11 observed soda crates being used to store items on top of the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide proper shelving that is at least six… See more

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

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 17, 2025
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 clean the wok station and interior of the prep coolers.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: 5-501. 17 observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the employee washroom. Management… See more

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Alynia zushi & karaoke lounge, 3051 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 17, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site nor posted. Instructed to always have a valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on… See more

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Report date: Jan 17, 2025
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage dumpster overloaded with trash preventing lid closure and surrounding area littered with old mattresses, wood and several garbage bags. Instructed to correct and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation… See more

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