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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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Stanley's Grill, 1543 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed two live cockroaches outside of the 2 door freezer unit in the middle of the kitchen. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation… See more

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The SoulFood Lounge 2, 10701 S Hale Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2024
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting board with dark areas. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all… See more

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Jewel-Osco, South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in rear staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

37. Food properly labeled;… See more

#jewelosco #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Danny's Pizza Place, 6021 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2024
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed soups and grilled onions in the hot hold unit at improper hot holding temperatures ranging from 100-105f. Instructed person in charge that all hot-held foods must be at a minimum of 135f. The person… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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La Fiesta on Archer, 4248 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2024
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed water backing up at the 3-compartment sink area. When water is released from the 2nd sink basin, water backs up into the 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Little Wok - Lakeview, 3144 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2024
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: prep area 2-door reach in cooler (right side cooler) along cookline door rubber gasket ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gasket.

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

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Family Dollar, 5660 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2024
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: instructed to provide thermometers for inside-of-reach in coolers with tcs foods inside

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide garbage cans with coverings in both toilet rooms.

53. Toilet facilities:… See more

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Un Amor, 1450 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods prepared or served. Priority… See more

#undercooked #raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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sweetgreen, 900 W North Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 11, 2024
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: additional water pressure needed in the hand washing sinks in the unisex employees/customers washrooms. Must provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust build up inside lightshiled covers… See more

#sweetgreen #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Duffy's Tavern and Grille, West Diversey Parkway, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 11, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent and insect pest activity with approx. 50 small flies noted during inspection. Small fly activity was noted near the dish machine, along the… See more

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