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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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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache, other: Other
Suspected source: Chipotle
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: Several days
Sick: Me
Additional information: I order a burrito with the sofritos as my meat substitute and 2 hours after consumption I began… See more

#chipotlemexicangrill #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #burrito

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La Azteca Paleteria, 3018 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 4, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 rat droppings on the floor of the basement storage area along the walls. Approximately 20 mouse droppings were observed on the first-floor… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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TAWAKKUL RESTAURANT, N Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 4, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 40 live small flies at dishwash area and prep area. Instructed manager must remove all small fly activity by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Advised to call pest control operator for… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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McDonald's, 6430 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 4, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: interior panel of ice machine slightly soiled. Instd to detail clean and maintain

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: excessive ice acccumulation in walk in freezer on shelves and floor. Instd to remove… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Ground Up Coffee & Bites, 900 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 1, 2024
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge, 127 W Huron St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 31, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11(b-e): observed black moldlike substance on shields of both large ice machines in kitchen. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior of both ice machines to prevent contamination of ice.

25. Consumer advisory provided… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Patio Beef, 6022 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 31, 2024
15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed raw animal origin beef burger patties being stored directly above an open container of ready to eat gyros sauce inside the walk-in cooler. Sauce discarded and reviewed proper food storage and protection. Priority violation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Wildfire, 159 W Erie St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 31, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11(b-e): observed black and beige moldlike substance on interior walls, upper components and drop plate of large ice machine in kitchen. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior of ice machine in kitchen to… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Blue Frog Thai, 2951 S Archer Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 31, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in rear prep area and in front by the men's washroom.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: found cooked tcs foods biryani rice in… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Blue Frog Thai, 2951 S Archer Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 31, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: 3-501. 16 observed tcs foods being held at improper cold holding temperatures at rear prep cooler. Observed 3 lbs chicken at 61. 2f, 5 lbs shrimp at 60. 7f, 5 lbs bean sprouts at 57.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates