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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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El Tarasco, 4358 W 51st St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 9, 2024
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed clay/ceramic cups on premises with no documentation nor stamp maintaining them to be lead-free. Instructed person in charge to remove from premises or provide documentation.

55. Physical… See more

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Fairplay, 4640 S Halsted St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 12, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: shrimp 48. 2 f, fish 49. 5 f, and chicken at 45. 6 f in… See more

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Report date: Aug 9, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. The food handler obtained… See more

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Sunrise Cafe Restaurant, 2012 W Chicago Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 9, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 4 live roaches throughout the facility, including in the men's toilet room, near the 3-compartment sink, and the prep area. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation violation… See more

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51st Quick Mart & Cellular, 51 E 51st St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 9, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager… See more

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Taqueria El Molino, 3945 W 31st St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 12, 2024
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed cooling units on premise with missing thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: instructed to provide labels for flan located in cooling unit in front prep. Must… See more

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Hooks Fish & Chicken, 4024 W Roosevelt Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 9, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following cold tcs foods @ improper temperatures during the time of inspection. . . Approximately 60 lbs fish and chicken parts ranging between 49-51f, as well as 4. 5 lbs cole slaw @50f.… See more

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J S Liquors, 8058 S Racine Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 9, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must provide a hand washing sign at hand sink.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings on counter top behind micrwave,counter… See more

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