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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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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 11, 2024
50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed no hot water on premises. The water temperature in different sinks observed to be 57-59f. Informed the person in charge that hot water temperature and quantity should be sufficient to supply… See more

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Report date: Mar 11, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: interior panel of ice machine with slight debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: waste water with black debris and foul smell immediately backing… See more

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Taqueria San Jose, 3253 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 8, 2024
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: 3-301. 11(b) observed a male food handler plating ready-to-eat food (tomatoes, cheese) with his bare hands. Instructed never to allow bare-hand contact with any ready-to-eat… See more

#undercooked #raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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New China Express, 720 E 87th St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 8, 2024
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

47. Food & non-food contact… See more

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Arnold Mireles Academy, South Exchange Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 8, 2024
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed loose faucet on right sink in boys third floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacles in third floor girls… See more

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M&S Food Mart, 209 S Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 8, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the time of inspection with valid original certificate while preparing and serving sliced deli meat, nachi cheese, and ground beef. Instructed… See more

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Burnham Math & Science Academy, South Crandon Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 8, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4' gap on bottom of right door and right corner of left door at exit #5. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

51. Plumbing installed;… See more

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Firewood BBQ, 1856 W North Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 8, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed interior of ice machine with build up of black and pink slimy substance. Instructed manager to clean. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed… See more

#undercooked #raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Joseph Warren Elementary School, 9239 S Jeffery Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 8, 2024
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle in annex unisex staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priorty foundation violation not corrected from report #2590332 on… See more

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Report date: Mar 8, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of pest activity on site, approximately 100 mouse droppings around perimeter of kitchen, and dry storage closet. Instructed to clean and sanitize all said areas. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a)citation issued.

Source:… See more

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