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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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Cafe 75 Restaurant, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 21, 2024
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no probe thermometer for taking internal temperatures of tcs foods must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers ,squeeze bottles and… See more

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

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Green Street Local, 130 S Green St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 21, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: noted person in charge without original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site while preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods during inspection. Presented servsafe cert with… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

855   Comments Comment

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Somethin' Sweet Donuts, 4456 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 20, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: we observed ice/food not protected. Interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir, ice bin, and all ice contact sides and interior of the machine with black slime substance dripping down into the ice… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Harold's Chicken Shack, South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 20, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: no pest control log book on premises as required; instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a 1 inch gap… See more

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

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Speedway, 2303 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 20, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed the person in charge without the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of chicago food service… See more

#rats #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Burger King, 7 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 20, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago food service manager on duty at time of inspection as required. The managers on duty have serv safe certificates issued in 2023. Instructed to obtain the required city… See more

#burgerking #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Symphony Chicago West, 5130 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 20, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice machine located in rear prep area with yellow slime and mold-like buildup on internal panel of equipment dripping onto ice used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize food contact surface… See more

#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 20, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed build-up of residue and food debris on the interiors of reach-in coolers and in the bar storage area cabinet on the bottom section.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive… See more

#redlobster #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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The Press Room, 1134 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 20, 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

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

173   Comments Comment
Report date: Jun 18, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed windowsills in the dining area with dead insects throughout. Instructed to remove.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed live insect activity on the premises during the time of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates