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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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Starbucks Coffee #2370, 1602 N Wells St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 1, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying provisions at the hand washing sink located in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to provide paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Person in charge provided paper… See more

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Wendy's, 7013-23 S Western Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 1, 2024
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand… See more

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Mcdonald's, 3610 N Clark St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 1, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed slight pink build up inside ice machine upper portion. Must clean interior of ice machine and ice machine interior plastic tubes.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4 inch… See more

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

Ate a McDouble and Mcchicken, almost immediately felt nauseous. Over the course of the evening my symptoms worsened to constantly burping up acid, burning stomach pains, shivers, full body soreness, and extreme fatigue. Slept for an hour before waking up and experiencing extremely severe diarrhea, dehydration, and… See more

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Noble Thai, 1371 W Chicago Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 28, 2024
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305. 14 observed exposed sewage lines located above the basement food prep area. Management instructed to shield all sewage lines in the basement to prevent potential drips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Cb Mini Mart,corp, 8010 S Western Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 1, 2024
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-204. 112(b) : observed no thermometer for table top pizza unit and 1- door glass reach in cooler in kitchen must provide and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed &… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Mar 1, 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

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

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Milk & Honey Cafe, 1920 W Division St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 28, 2024
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusted shelving racks inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Sushi Taku, 1904-1906 W Division St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 28, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink in waitstaff prep area with a maximum hot water temperature of 69 f. Instructed manager to ensure that every hand washing sink has a minimum hot water temperature… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Sushi-san, 63 W Grand Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 27, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed improper minimum water temperature of 84. 6f at handwashing sink in westside first floor unisex washroom and 82. 4f at rightside handwashing sink in second floor employee locker room. Instructed a… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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