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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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LIL Country Soulfood, 2801 E 83rd St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 7, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners, on shelving units, prep tables, inside fryer cabinets, on electrical outlets in prep, storage, dish washing and washroom areas. Instructed manager… 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 6, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water at hand washing sinks in boys first floor washroom near main entrance (58. 2f) and girls second floor washroom (79. 5f). Instructed manager to provide at least 100f… See more

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

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John L Marsh Elementary School, 9822 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 6, 2024
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle in kitchen staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed crates and debris on ground near compactor. Instructed… See more

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

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Kenny's Ribs & Chicken, 8114 S Stony Island Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 6, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 40 mice droppings scattered on floor in furnace room. Instructed managert to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly… See more

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

Report date: Mar 6, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed large bulk ingredient containers not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Fontano Foods, 1058 W Polk 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: observed food handler touch ready-to-eat food (slicing cheese and lunchmeat) with bare hand. Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Damenzo's, 2322-2324 W Taylor St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 8, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold-holding temperatures of tcs foods inside the rear prep walk-in cooler and basement walk-in cooler. Observed beef at 50f, chicken at 52f, sour cream at 51f, italian sausage at 47f, salsa at 50f,… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Howe Elem, 720 N Lorel 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 while preparing and serving tcs foods (dairy, cheese quesadillas, chicken). Instructed to provide at least one valid original sanitiation certificate holder on… See more

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

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New Hong Kong Buffet, 6249 N Mccormick Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 8, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: accumulated grime and debris on equipment and containers through-out kitchen areas: coolers, freezers, prep tables (on top and underneath), shelves, cooking equipment, fryers etc. Must clean and maintain all. Remove all food debris, grease, grime… See more

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

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Church's Chicken # 577, 431 N Austin Blvd , 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 with valid original certificate while preparing and serving tcs foods (chicken, fish sandwiches, mashed potatoes). Instructed to provide only on-site all times… See more

#churchschicken #chicago #illinois #unitedstates