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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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Papa T's, West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 26, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: dry storage containers not labeled with common name. Instd to label with common name and maintain

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: interior of all coolers including door gaskets and all wire storage… See more

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Carnitas Don Rafa Restaurant, 4597 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 26, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 20 or more large flies in the food prep area. Observed approximately 10 small flies in the food prep area. Instructed the person in charge to contact the pest control operator… See more

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124   Comments Comment

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Wendy's, 1623 W Division St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 26, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures of 47 and 48 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. The manager discarded 1/8 pound tomatoes and 1/4… See more

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173   Comments Comment

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Hello Jasmine-Lincoln Park, 953 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 24, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: noted interior of ice bin in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize and maintain at all times.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: noted all employees handling food without hair restraints. Instructed… See more

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173   Comments Comment

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Potbelly, South Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 25, 2024
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed box of chips stored on floor in front storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments:… See more

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Mariscos La Palma, South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 25, 2024
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 11(b, c, d, e): ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site;… See more

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The CrossRoads Bar & Grill, West Madison Street, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 25, 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 certified food manager on duty while tcs… See more

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173   Comments Comment
Report date: Jul 25, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed 4 exposed hand washing sinks in the bakery prep area and grill prep area with hot water temperatures above 120f. No cold water was being supplied to the hand-washing sinks. Management… See more

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