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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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Mr Taco's Restaurant, 1640 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 12, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 15 rodent droppings in the facility in the following locations: in the dry storage area behind the cooler and near bike storage in the basement. Instructed manager to service all areas affected… See more

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

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No Sauce AZ Smokehouse, West 79th Street, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 12, 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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Panda China, 4042 N Narragansett Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 11, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed pest control log book is incomplete. Last service reports were dated on 5-12-23 and 10-25-2022. Pest control services must be completed by a license exterminator at least twice a year. Priority foundation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Jun 11, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in the rear warewashing area in caffe mercato, no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the prep line of the restaurant and no… See more

#hotel #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Linne Elementary School, North Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2024
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no lid/covering on the trash can in both all-gender staff restrooms. Instructed to provide.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed vent in the all-genger restoom #2… See more

#school #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Kimura Sushi, 1422 W Taylor St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 12, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the rear refrigerator, such as 3lbs of eggs at 59. 1f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 3lbs at $50. All cold tcs food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Taco Burrito King, 3216 N Harlem Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 11, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed shredded chicken at improper cold holding temperature at 46. 5f inside of prep cooler. Tcs foods must be held at 41f or below. Employee discarded food. Food weighing approximately 5 lbs at a cost… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Namaste Chicago, 2515 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 11, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found 2 live roaches at rear hallway areas on wall. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-020a. Must notify pest control operator and rid of roaches.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: found certified… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Open Outcry Brewing Company, S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 12, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed large amounts of a black substance at the ice chute if the main ice machine, pink/orange substance at sheild in ice machine and black substance on outer are of machine. Instructed to remove… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates