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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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Report date: Aug 7, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago certified food service manager or valid documentation on the premises and tcs foods (deli meats,raw meats) are being handled and served to customers. Instructed person-in-charge that a city… See more

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Taquizas Don Rafa 2, 3857 W 26th St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 7, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following cold-held tcs foods found at improper temperatures during the time of inspection, all stored in multiple cooling units on the premise. . . They are as follows, approximatley 4 lbs macaroni salad… See more

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Etta, 1840-1842 W North Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 7, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed more than 20 small flies throughout the facility, including in the downstairs kitchen, upstairs kitchen, downstairs bar, and upstairs bar. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation violation… See more

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El Nopal, 3648 W 26th St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 7, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge of city… See more

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New Grand Chinese Kitchen, 5401 S Wentworth Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 7, 2024
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-202. 16 observed rusted storage racks in the walk-in cooler; surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained &… See more

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Nellies, 2458 W Division St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 7, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed interior of ice machine with brown and pink slime residue on white interior panel of ice machine used for human consumption in the rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clan and to… See more

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Taza Bakery, 3100 W Devon Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 7, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no paper towels provided at both handwashing sinks: front prep and dishroom. Also, no paper towels provided at staff washroom. Upon my request paper towels provide at said sinks. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c),… See more

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Italian Express, 2447 W Devon Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 6, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: tcs foods stored inside the walk-in cooler at improper temperature. We observed cooked 5 each(5 pounds each) roast beef at temp of 110. 8f to 115. 9f. Raw marinate chicken(10 pounds)at temp of 50. 7f,also… See more

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Emerald City Coffee, 1224 W Wilson Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 6, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: instructed to remove glue board with dead insects in rear prep area.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to clean and maintain storage shelves in rear dry food storage area.

53.… See more

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Wendy's, 6324 N Western Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 6, 2024
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoop stored at an open attached unit to the exterior side of ice machine. Instructed ice scoop must be stored an enclosed clean container between use.

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

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