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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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New Hong Kong Buffet, 6249 N Mccormick Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 27, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: dry food containers at rear storage must be labeled with a common name: flour, sugar etc.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: excess ice build-up around… See more

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Waldo Cooney's Pizza, 2640 W 51st St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 27, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 40 large and small flies throughout the front and rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to inform pest control of the need for additional service to abate activity. Priority… See more

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White Palace Grill, 1159 S Canal St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 27, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the kitchen prep cold holding unit, such as 5 lbs of sausage at 50. 6f, 5 lbs of chicken at 52. 5f, and 5 lbs of… See more

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Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant, 2032-2036 W Devon Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 27, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: we observed cooked tcs foods at improper temperature stored inside the prep table accross from cooking equipments: two dozen fresh eggs at temp of 61. 7f,cooked chicken at temp of 50. 9f;boneless chicken with sauce… See more

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Joe's Barbeq And Fish #1, 4809-11 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 27, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate while preparing and serving ribs, chicken, gizzards, sausages. Instructed to provide and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation.… See more

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Wendy's, 145 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 27, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 30 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the food prep area, dining area between the 2 fountain pop dispensers and in the washrooms. Additional pest control service… See more

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Popeye's, 6340 N Broadway, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 27, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the person in charge during the inspection does not have a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: the… See more

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Report date: Aug 27, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice… See more

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Hong Kong Restaurant, 2757 W 55th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 27, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed dead roaches on floors and walls throughout kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to remove and sanitize all areas.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed build-up of rust on shelving… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

124   Comments Comment

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Jewel Food Store #3441, 2940 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 27, 2024
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 2-door juice prep area reach in cooler interior thermometer broken. Must replace with working thermometer.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: juice prep area handwash sink caulk broken from wall. Must recaulk said… See more

#jewelosco #chicago #illinois #unitedstates