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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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Cyrus H Mccormick Elementary School & Mobile Unit, 2712 S Sawyer (3232w) , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 6, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hot water at handwash sink in lower level unisex staff toilet room, water at 69. 0f. Instd to have 100f-120f thru mixing faucet all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

10. Adequate handwashing… See more

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The Boil Cajun Seafood, 1805 W Division St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 6, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as eggs, milk, shrimps, etc). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager… See more

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Herbalife, 4758 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 6, 2023
50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: found no hot water at all sinks. Priority violation. No citation issued. 7-38-030c. Must provide.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine waterline.… See more

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Hyatt House, 105 N May St Bldg , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 6, 2023
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no metal stem thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

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White Castle, 5940 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 6, 2023
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: noted heavy and thick grease accumulation inside the electrical unit of deep fryers. Also noted food particles and food debris inside service cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained &… See more

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Whole Foods Market, 3201-3225 N Ashland Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 5, 2023
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: 3-304. 14: must store wiping cloths in prep areas in a sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross-contamination. Instructed to maintain.

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

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Mc Donalds, 5153 W Chicago Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 5, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as chicken). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at… See more

#mcdonalds #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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El, 2419 W 14th St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 4, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found panel in ice machine wih a minimal amount of a unkown pink substance. Must clean and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle inside of… See more

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La Catedral Cafe, 2500 S Christiana Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 4, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures: in prep cooler: cooked chicken 60. 9f, green salsa 50. 9f, red salsa 50. 2f in walk in cooler: numerous containers of cooked chorizo and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Amazing Edibles/amazing Spirits, 2419 W 14th St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 4, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found approx. 15 small flies on site. Found 5 in dish area 3 in toilet room 4 in food prep area. Instructed manager to minimize all fly activity. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority… See more

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