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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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Katsu-Shack, 3109 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 1, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago certified food manager on premises while tcs foods- rice, chicken, etc. - are prepared. Instructed must have a city of chicago certified food manager on premises while tcs… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Tropic Island Jerk Chicken, 553 E 79th St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 27, 2024
35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: compartment full of chicken sitting in water. Instructed to properly thaw under cool running water.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found rodent droppings on the premises. 80 on the side of… See more

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

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Eat And Run Restaurant & Catering, 1733 W 87th St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 27, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must repair or replace observed low hot & cold water pressure at hand sinks in men's rear toilet rooms,water doesn't turn off at hand sinks in women's rear toilet room

36. Thermometers… See more

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

Report date: Sep 27, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must repair or replace slow drain at middle sink in boy's toilet room.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must install hand soap & drying devices at hand… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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EL G-FE, 4253 W 47th St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 26, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed build-up of black mold-like substance and rust deposits on the interior of ice machine dripping onto ice (ice used for human consumption). Instructed the person in charge to discard ice, clean and sanitize… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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RPM Seafood, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 26, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no exposed sinks for handwashing located in three bars(bars are located on main level, mezzanine level and event space level). Instructed to install exposed handwashing sinks in three bars for convenient… See more

#undercooked #raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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De Colores Ice Cream & Coffee, 3838 W 49th St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 26, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed excessive build-up of black mold-like substance covering all interior components of ice machine(ice used for human consumption). Instructed the person in charge to discard all ice, clean and sanitize the machine, and maintain… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Chick-fil-A South Loop, 1106 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 27, 2024
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed missing covered receptacles in the womens employee restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: unable to locate and verify food handler certificates… See more

#chickfila #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Doll's Kitchen And Catering, 1014 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 27, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside the 2-door prep cooler. Observed eggs at 45f, cheese at 48f, egg roll filling at 48f, and chicken salad at 50f. Management instructed to maintain all… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Super Mercado La Raza, 1645 W 47th St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 27, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items to be improper: 1. Inside the food display cooler: chicken 49. 4 f. 2. Inside one door refrigerator at the back prep area:… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates