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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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Gorilla Sushi, 1238 N Milwaukee Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 13, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site upon arrival while tcs foods were prepared and served. Instructed manager to ensure certified food manager is on site at all times.… See more

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

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Original Triple Crown Restaurant, 211 W 22nd Pl , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 13, 2024
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed employee cutting and plating cooked duck for customer with bare hands. Instructed must use gloves or other alternative approved methods when handling ready-to-eat food… See more

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

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El Nuevo Taconazo, 2350 W Cermak Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 9, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11(b-e) observed a slight brownish substance on the ice machine's panel, located in the rear. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 observed some dry… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Potbelly Sandwich Works, 1459 W Taylor St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 13, 2024
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed the facility without a bodily fluid spill kit and no corresponding clean-up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop a clean-up procedure and maintain appropriate… See more

#potbellysandwichshop #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Minghin Cuisine Kitchen, 3376-3378 S Archer Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 9, 2024
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: 3-501. 16(a:1) observed tcs foods cooked whole duck and cooked pork belly at inadequate hot holding temperatures located in the rear food prep area; observed about 50 lbs of cooked whole duck and 25 lbs… See more

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

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Kentucky Fried Chicken, 6034 W North Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 13, 2024
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

48. Warewashing facilities:… See more

#kfc #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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El Milagro, 3050-3052 W 26th St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 13, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed men's and women's toilet room handinks located inside 1st floor without hot water during the time of inspection. Noted womens handsink @ 52. 0f, and mens 56f. Instructed to provide hot… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Plamondon Elementary, 2642 W 15th Place (1532s) , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 13, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on… See more

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

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Popeye's Chicken, 3457 W Roosevelt Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 9, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid certificate posted for review during time of inspection while preparing and serving chicken, shrimp, rice/beans. Instructed to provide and maintain… See more

#popeyes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Chicago Pit Stop Bbq, 9709 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 9, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels provided to handwashing sink in the restroom area. Instructed to provide paper towels to all handwashing sinks at all times and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.… See more

#rodents #undercooked #raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates