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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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La Adelita, 2058 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 5, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain the city of chicago food service… See more

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

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KFC, 1144 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 5, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the backsides of the deep fryers.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2587959 on 1/11/24 not corrected: 36 - observed no working thermometer provided at one of the… See more

#kfc #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Neal One Stop, 7357 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 8, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

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

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

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 10331 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 8, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed door handles on entry door and reach in coolers, hot holding ovens all with food build up in need of cleaning and maintaining. Instructed to remove all build up and maintain.

54. Garbage &… See more

#popeyes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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TwinSpot Food & Tobacco, 447 E 63rd St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 8, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: found bulk storage containers in kitchen not labeled with the name of the product inside of the container; instructed to label and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent… See more

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

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Stax Cafe, 522 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 5, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 20 live small flying insects on the walls, ceiling, and boxes of stock in the rear food prep area, dish washing area, and coffee bar. Additional pest control service is needed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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McDonald's, 8321 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 8, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink in rear prep area near ice machine not accessible observed a clear plastic bag wrapped around said sink not able to wash hands. Instructed to use additional hand… See more

#mcdonalds #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Twisted Cantina, 1640 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 5, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed the person in charge without an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of chicago food… See more

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

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5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria, 1758 W 18th St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 8, 2024
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: 3-301. 11(b) observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed a female food handler preparing ready-to-eat ceviche and tortilla chips with her bare hands. Observed… See more

#undercooked #raw #rodents #mice #rats #chicago #illinois #unitedstates