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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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Great Dragon, 3269 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 18, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed to transfer food products from an open original can (soy sauce, tomato sauce, hoisin sauce etc) container into food grade container for proper food storage inside reach-in… See more

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Cermak Fresh Market, 3311 W 26th St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 18, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: bserved build up of pink and black slime substance on interior surfaces of ice machine(ice not for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage… See more

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Report date: Oct 18, 2023
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: instructd to provide thermometer visible inside (2) reach-in cooler in the prep area.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed to defrost reach in cooler with excessive… See more

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Green Tomato Cafe, 3750 W Ogden Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 16, 2023
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 cooked bacon with bare hands and add to cooked breakfast in kitchen at food line. Also noted food handler… See more

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Gary Comer College Prep, 7131 S South Chicago Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 19, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink near the dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no recent pest control logbook.… See more

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Cafe Rosa, 5842 S Archer Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 18, 2023
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from 6/8/23 report 2576992 not corrected: 52 5-403. 12: **c** other liquid wastes and rainwater observed condensation dripping onto floor inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly connect condensation waste line to… See more

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Regulatory Report

La Mixteca Poblana 2 Llc, 3046-3050 W 63rd St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 18, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: premises still have over 30 large live flies scattered in the basement around the sub pump on the walls and ceiling.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: raw wood surfaces… See more

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The Frontier, 1072 N Milwaukee Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 18, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed build up of black and orange slime in ice machine used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain ice machine free of slime. Priority foundatio violation… See more

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White Castle #58, 10301 S Michigan Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 18, 2023
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: found food handlers multi-tasking, handling hot/cold tcs foods, taking payments, changing gloves and not washing hands. Instructed manager to wash hands and have food handlers wash hands when multi-tasking and before putting on gloves.… See more

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Regulatory Report

Panera Bread #987, 1101 S Canal St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 18, 2023
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed build up of dust on light shields and vents in rear prep and dish areas. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

Source: chicago.gov

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