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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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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Chicago Busy Burger, 1120 W Taylor St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 26, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed broken gasket on door of cooler used to store milk and soft drinks. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

55. Physical facilities installed,… See more

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Dongpo Impression, 228 W Cermak Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 26, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed mouse droppings on site in the following areas; two-door reach in cooler in prep area, behind walk in cooler in rear prep area, on containers near dish machine. Observed approximately 10 live… See more

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

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Brewhouse, 31-35 E Riverwalk , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 23, 2023
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed food servers grabbing bar condiments (cherry, lime, lemon wedges ) with bare hands and placing it on customer's… See more

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Mexico Steak House, 2983 S Archer Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 25, 2023
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu. Instructed manager to provide disclosure for consumer advisory on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk… See more

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Bruna's Cafe, 2424 S Oakley Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 25, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sinks in first floor prep and bar areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

16.… See more

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Hunan Bistro, 2414 S Wentworth Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 24, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with food service manager training.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no valid original city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate… See more

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Cafe Touche, 6731 N Northwest Hwy , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 24, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed accumulated black dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005. All ice… See more

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Salerno's, 1201 W Grand Ave Fl 1, Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 23, 2023
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer inside several prep coolers. Instructed to provide.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed ice scoop stored directly in ice bin located at bar. Instructed to store… See more

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Marathon, 4751 W Harrison St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 24, 2023
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policy on site as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.… See more

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Soup & Scoops, 6701 N Olmsted Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 25, 2023
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 3-compartment sink drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain 3-compartment sink.

55.… See more

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