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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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Pollos Asados Ocotlan, 3724 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 9, 2024
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

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

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Cajun Boil & Shake, 5500 S Shore Dr , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 12, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at south hand washing sink in bar. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned &… See more

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Autumn Green At Midway Village, 6700 S Keating Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 12, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge without city of chicago certfieid manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain on site

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

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Report date: Aug 12, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washng sink in butcher prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

38. Insects, rodents, &… See more

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Starbucks, 4558 N Kedzie Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 12, 2024
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policies provided on site. Instructed to inform and provide acknowledgement of health policy with employee's signatures and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010,citation issued.… See more

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Typica Cafe Corp, 2034 W Division St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 12, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand-washing sinks in the food prep area of the facility. By the manager statement the sinks are removed. Instructed manager to install back hand-washing sinks. The manager had the technician… See more

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Wendy's, 9843 S Western Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 12, 2024
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: storage shelves in walk in freezer in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of food spill. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact… See more

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Brightwok Kitchen and Catering, 631 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 12, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwashing sink in the rear warewashing area covered by plastic wrap with drain plumbing disconnected and inaccessible by employees for handwashing. Instructed to remove plastic wrap and reconnect drain plumbing in… See more

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Woodie's Flat, 1535 N Wells St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 9, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink near cookline and dishwashing area. Instructed to post handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and… See more

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