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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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Pacheco's Tacos, South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 17, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: noted over 50 mice droppings on ledge next to basement stairs and scattered in various area on basement floor. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control… See more

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

Report date: Jul 17, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during time of inspection with valid original certificate while preparing and serving (potatoes, steak, milk, shrimp, nacho cheese). Instructed to provide and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Jul 17, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand sink in rear prep area not accessible. Basin was filled with utensils and a plastic food container. Instructed that sink must be accessible and maintained at all times. Priority foundation… See more

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B & A Supersub, 3943 W Roosevelt Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 18, 2024
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued… See more

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

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All Day, 907 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 17, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no original city of chicago food manager certificate on site while tcs foods are being served and prepared. Instructed manager to ensure an original city of chicago food manager certificate is… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Las Mañanitas Restaurant, 3523 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 16, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago certified food manager on premises while tcs foods (cooked rice, chicken, etc. ) are prepared. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on premises while… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Petey's Restaurant, 250 W 47th St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 18, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the cold hold unit and walk in cooler to be improper: sliced tomatoes 51. 5 f, shredded lettuce 44. 8f, shredded cheese… See more

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Southport Grocery and Cafe, 3552 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 16, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed accumulated black dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005. All ice… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Suspected source: Broccoli
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: Several days
Additional information: I was violently ill. Projectile vomiting and diarrhea that continued for 3 hours before I had to call an ambulance. The diarrhea has continued for 6 days… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #broccoli

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Devon Market, 1440 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 16, 2024
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: noted the following tcs prepared foods held at improper hot holding temperatures inside of an unheated self-serve display case. Baked stuffed pastries with cooked spinach and cooked hot dogs as stuffing at 69. 4f and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates