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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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Stax Cafe, 522 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 5, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 20 live small flying insects on the walls, ceiling, and boxes of stock in the rear food prep area, dish washing area, and coffee bar. Additional pest control service is needed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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McDonald's, 8321 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 8, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink in rear prep area near ice machine not accessible observed a clear plastic bag wrapped around said sink not able to wash hands. Instructed to use additional hand… See more

#mcdonalds #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Twisted Cantina, 1640 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 5, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed the person in charge without an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of chicago food… See more

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

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5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria, 1758 W 18th St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 8, 2024
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: 3-301. 11(b) observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed a female food handler preparing ready-to-eat ceviche and tortilla chips with her bare hands. Observed… See more

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

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Taqueria San Juanito, 4714 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 5, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice machine,dripping into ice 'ice is used for human consumption'. Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Thorndale West Cafe #1, 1124 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 5, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: hand soap stocked at mop sink. Must remove hand soap from mop sink and wash hands only at hand sinks.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments:… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Amazing Grace Day Care Center, South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 8, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 80 mice droppings scattered on floor, electrical outlets, cabinets, shelving units and invoices in prep area, on floor, toy and art supply shelves in classrooms, on floor inside storage closets in… See more

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

Ordered 3 “VEGGIE” dogs (vegan hot dogs) confirmed all 3 were real hot dogs. Only took a bite of one but have been vegan for 10+ years and have been throwing up since. I’m sure it was an accident, but I have eaten from here before and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #vegan #veggie

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Subway, 1044 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 3, 2024
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 3-door cooler with an ambient air temperature of 55 f. All tcs foods removed from cooler. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers have an ambient air temperature of 41… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates