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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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Cafecito, 26 E Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 2, 2024
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: female food handlers in the front prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to have all employees in the food prep areas and handling food to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

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

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Sharks Fish & Chicken, E 87th St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 2, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no original copy of the city of chicago food service managers certificate as required; instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

3. Management, food employee… See more

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Flying Saucer, 1123 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 2, 2024
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory reminder and disclosure on the menu. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used… See more

#raw #undercooked #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Little Wok - Wicker Park, 1950 W Division St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 2, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on site upon arrival. Instructed manager to ensure a city of chicago certified food manager is on site at all times. The certified food manager arrived on… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Subway, 1525 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 2, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 3lbs of lunchmeat at 48. 5f, and 6lbs of dice chicken at 61. 2f. Manager discarded and denatured… See more

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Nadia Fish & Chicken, 2704 E 75th St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 1, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryer, bottom of prep tables, interiors of refrigeration and freezer units where needed, exterior surfaces of fryers and grill.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices… See more

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Sociale Chicago, 800 S Clark St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 1, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found the front hand washing sink in the front prep area not maintained. Sink is clogged and does not properly drain. Instructed to have sink fixed so that it properly drains. Maintain… See more

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Hudson (t5 M18), 11601 W Touhy Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 1, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the pest control log book not maintained. The last pest inspection report was dated 3/14/22. Instructed to provide at least 2 pest inspection reports per year as required and maintain them in… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Family Dollar #6514, 2420 W 51st St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 1, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed build up of black and gray mold like substance on interior bottoms of cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
-… See more

#familydollar #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Red Lobster, 5201 S Pulaski Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 28, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid sanitation manager training.

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

#redlobster #chicago #illinois #unitedstates