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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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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Windy City Cafe, West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 4, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 112 observed a dead mouse on the floor of the large basement storage area on the west side of the basement. Management instructed to remove all dead rodents.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces… See more

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

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Le Paris Bakery, South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 4, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 60-70 fruit flies throughout facility in the following areas: men's and women's restroom, rear mop area, sinks throughout, floor drains throughout. Instructed the person in charge to inform pest control service… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Jacks Wicker Park, 2056-2058 W Division St , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 4, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sinks in bars with no hand washing signage. Instructed manager to provide.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed dish machine with a chlorine sanitizer concentration of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Mariano's, 2112 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 4, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in the customers washrooms. Must provide and maintain.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: visible and working thermometer needed in… See more

#marianos #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Jerk. Jamaican Barbecue, 811 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 4, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager present while tcs foods (chicken at 137f) was being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Report date: Jun 3, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hot running water in the men's bathroom. Instructed to provide and maintain att at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods: white rice… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Pokiology, 4600 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 3, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (white rice, brown rice etc)

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed to detail clean… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #brownrice

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Family Dollar, S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 3, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: must make front entry and exit doors tight fitting along all sides to be tight fitting.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean dust build up from front service counter shelving… See more

#familydollar #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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See Thru Chinese Kitchen, 10939 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 3, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: handsink in rear prep area obstructed. Unable to get to sink to wash my hands. Sink was obstructed by tables. Manager states we don't use sink. Sink must be available at all… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Noodles and Company, 2000 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 3, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed interior upper water reservior of the ice machine where ice for consuption is being made noted black and brown slime substance dripping down into ice. Instructed to remove all slime and sanitize all… See more

#noodlescompany #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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