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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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Ghareeb Nawaz UIC, 807 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 15, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-102. 14 observed the person in charge at the beginning of the inspection without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain… See more

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

855   Comments Comment

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Carniceria La Hacienda#4, South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 15, 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

124   Comments Comment
Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: Soft pretzel
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: Several days
Sick: Not sure  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache

#auntieannespretzels #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pretzel

I eat deep dish and a Cesar salad on Tuesday. Wednesday morning I almost went to urgent care. It’s Saturday and I still have cramps, chills and headache. If this continues I might go to doctor tomorrow.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Fever, Cramps, Chills, Headache

#giordanos #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #salad #caesarsalad

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Manolos Tamales, Inc. #1, 5341 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 16, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with foodservice manager training.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site.… See more

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

124   Comments Comment

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Breakfast House, 3350 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 15, 2024
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: noted leakage at the bottom pipping of the 3 compartment sink. Also noted sprayer of the dishwashing machine leaking and tied with plastic wrap to prevent leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain.

52. Sewage… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Taste Of New York, 3268 N Clark St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 15, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated ice build up on rear of walk in cooler condenser. Must remove ice block build up on walk in cooler condenser and maintain.

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Macias Produce Inc., 8933 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 15, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer inside hot holding unit in taqueria. Instructed manager to provide… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Tasty Spot Food & Grill On, 1508 E 67th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 15, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and bottoms of fryers. Clean prep tables where needed and inside refrigeration units.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to clean the floors… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates