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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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Luella's Southern Kitchen, 4609 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 27, 2024
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted cutting board at cook/ service line with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to smooth cleanable surface or replace and maintain.

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

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Mariscos El Abuelo Y Yo, 3752 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 27, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed build-up of pink mold-like substance on interior of ice machine dripping onto ice(ice used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to discard ice, clean and sanitize machine and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005.… See more

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Ann's Bakery Inc, 2152-2158 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 26, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs food items stored at inadequate temperatures ranging from 49-65 f. Manager discarded 100 pounds smoked salmon and 40 pounds caviar ($750) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment… See more

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Tiffanys, 4645 N Broadway, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 23, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

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

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Family Dollar #6083, 4425 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 26, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean the dairy section of the display reach in cooler to remove spills. Also noted ice build up inside the ice cream display freezer. Must defrost and clean.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained &… See more

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Dock's, 11710 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 26, 2024
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed handsink at jerk chicken food prep area with water turned off at bottom due to large leak at p-trap. Instructed to correct and maintain in good repair. Instructed food handlers to use handsink… See more

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Report date: Aug 26, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed large amounts of black and pink substance on interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to discard all ice, clean and sanitize interior and maintaint clean and free of build up. Priority foundation 7-38-005… See more

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Gyros 47, 350 E 47th St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 21, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 20 mice droppings scattered on the floor in the rear underneath the dry storage rack. Also noted 20 mice droppings scatter on the bottom shelf of the grill. Instructed manager to remove… See more

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Lindo Michoacan, West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 23, 2024
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use. Wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with sanitizing solution in prep area.

47. Food &… See more

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Kennedy Fish & Chicken Corporation, 2425 E 72nd St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 23, 2024
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed condiments stored on floor in front storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches of floor to protect from contamination.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food… See more

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