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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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Daiquiri Trap @ Joe Willies, South State Street, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 3, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: interior of fryers with thick grease, dirt and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain fryers.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: the sprayer on the faucet of the 3-compartment sink… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Whacky Shack, 5357 W Belmont Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 3, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager nor certificate on site. Noted evidence of food equipment and food onsite - no prepping at the time of inspection. Also noted unauthorized food prep area and… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Future Focus Daycare, 7101 N Western Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 4, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 10 live small flies on walls in prep area. Instructed manager must remove small flies by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

Source: chicago.gov

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Al Safa Mediterranean Restaurant, 3146 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 4, 2024
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris on prep area shelves. Must clean all prep area shelves and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Drew's On Halsted, 3201 N Halsted St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 2, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris on exterior of coolers/sinks at bar. Must clean equipment at bar and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food debris on walls and floor at bar. Must… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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The Embassy Public House, 1435 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 2, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels in the hand sink in the kitchen prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. The food handler… See more

#undercooked #raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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7 STAR, 3209 W 47th Pl, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 2, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed a black, slimy, mold-like substance on the interior of the ice machine dripping ice. (ice used for human consumtion, smoothies). Instructed the person in charge to discard ice and clean and sanitize the… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Sonic Drive-In, 1022 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 1, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine with minimal lime build-up

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: instructed to provide themometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

37. Food… See more

#sonic #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Above and Beyond - Free Pantry, 817 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 3, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed front entrance door of premise with large gap on bottom between door and floor, also rear exit door leading to outside receptacle open during time of inspection. Instructed to enclose in order… See more

#rodents #mice #rats #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Oct 3, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the exposed hand washing sink at the front service station not accessible for use. A dish drying rack was placed over the top of the hand-washing sink basin with dishes drying… See more

#undercooked #raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates