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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 Bagel Authority, West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 6, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed fountain drink dispenser with attached ice machine in front prep area with black and brown substance on interior ice bin surfaces and on ice, pink slime on ice chute and noted interior metal… See more

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Kanela Breakfast Club, 502 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 6, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed time/temperature control for safety foods (eggs) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 48. 4. 4f - 51. 6 f located in cold holding unit in prep area. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of… See more

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El Nuevo Taconazo Restaurant, 2350 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 7, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11(b-e) observed a slight pinkish substance on the panel and interior of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 observed a male food handler with… See more

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Tarkington Elementary School, 3330 W 71st St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 7, 2025
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: missing procedure and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and supplies for such events and maintain on site. Disinfectant needs to effective against norovirus. Priority… See more

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Audreys Love Snack Shop, 8645 S Racine Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 7, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food managers… See more

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 4431 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 7, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 50 rat droppings scattered inside of cabinet in dining room area under soda dispenser. Instructed person in charge to remove all rat droppings, clean and sanitize area and inform pest control… See more

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Lawrence Fish Chinatown, 234-236 W 31st St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 7, 2025
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder on menu for use raw and undercooked foods on the dine in menus on site. Must provide and maintain on all menus. Priority foundation-7-38-005, no citation… See more

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Falcon Fuel, North Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 7, 2025
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no written procedure or neccesary items outlined in policy on site for responding to vomit and diaarheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation… See more

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Harold's Chicken Hyde Park, East 53rd Street, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 7, 2025
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: instructed manager to provide and maintain a working thermometer inside the walk in cooler.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean the interior of the reach in freezer in the rear to remove… See more

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Gordillas, 5734 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 7, 2025
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: the following refrigerated ready to eat foods in upright refrigerator being offered after the maximum allowed discard date: cooked beef (prepared date 12/24), cooked pork (prepared date 12/28), and cooked pork (prepared date 12/29).… See more

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