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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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Burger King, 7 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 20, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago food service manager on duty at time of inspection as required. The managers on duty have serv safe certificates issued in 2023. Instructed to obtain the required city… See more

#burgerking #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Symphony Chicago West, 5130 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 20, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice machine located in rear prep area with yellow slime and mold-like buildup on internal panel of equipment dripping onto ice used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize food contact surface… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Red Lobster, 5201 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 20, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed build-up of residue and food debris on the interiors of reach-in coolers and in the bar storage area cabinet on the bottom section.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive… See more

#redlobster #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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The Press Room, 1134 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 20, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs… See more

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

173   Comments Comment
Report date: Jun 18, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed windowsills in the dining area with dead insects throughout. Instructed to remove.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed live insect activity on the premises during the time of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Farm on Ogden, 3555 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 18, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed no labels on paletas located in the freezer in the grocery area. Instructed to provide proper food labels and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 12 large… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park, West Division Street, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 18, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 25 small flies throughout the facility, bar areas, the main kitchen, dish areas, and the dining room. Instructed manager to minimize small fly activity. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Cafe Central, 1437 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 18, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 112 observed dead cockroaches on the floor of the food prep area, inside of the protective plastic along the outside of the 2-door freezer, on top of the dish machine, and glueboards… See more

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

173   Comments Comment

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Mcdonald's, 5130 N Sheridan Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 17, 2024
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed low floor tiles grout around/under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager must regrout floor tiles under and around 3-compartment sink.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: ceiling light bulbs not… See more

#mcdonalds #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Harold's Chicken Shack, South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 17, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago food service manager on premises as required; must be on premises at all times food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

3. Management,… See more

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