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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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Kanlaya, 4757 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 10, 2024
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer inside the hot holding unit located at front service counter. Instructed to provide and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the kitchen exhaust hood system not… See more

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Report date: Sep 11, 2024
50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed a trickle of hot water at hand wash sink in 'snowbell' classroom and no hot water at first floor mop sink. Informed person in charge facility must repair and maintain. Priority… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

173   Comments Comment

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Subway, 6400 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 12, 2024
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed waste water back up three compartment sink. Back up is observed when sink compartments are drained. Instructed person in charge to repair and mainain. Priority foundation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

Source:… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Lex Chinese, 6207 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 12, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: over 50 mice droppings noted on floor surrounding furnace. Instd to remove droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Instd to contact pest control company for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

43. In-use… See more

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

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McCormick Place - West Building, S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 12, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing sink located within reasonable distance of dishwashing area. Dishwashing three compartment sink is located in seperate room. Instructed person in charge to install handwashing sink with hot and cold… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Subway, 5040 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 12, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the front door not tight fitting / gaps on the side and at the bottom. Must provide and maintain weather strippings to prevent possible entry points for pests.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Levinson's Bakery, 2856 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 11, 2024
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed employee with bare hands handling several cooked cakes, slicing cake to fill with cream, than pick them up and transfer to a sheet and… See more

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

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B&Q Afro Root Cuisine, 4701 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 11, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 instructed to provide proper label for food storage containers (in the basement storage area) identified with common name (flour, salt etc)

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed &… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Wing Wah Lau Restaurant, 4340 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 11, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 100 mouse droppings scattered throughout facility in the following areas: rear washroom floor and on top of items stored in washroom, behind chest freezer in kitchen, along floor in unused bar… See more

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

124   Comments Comment

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Auntie Anne's, 7601 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 11, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain same and have original certificate posted on site at all times.

2. City of chicago food service… See more

#auntieannespretzels #chicago #illinois #unitedstates