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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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El Azteca, 5011 W Fullerton Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 2, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels in employee washroom in basement. Instructed hand drying provisions shall be provided at all handwashing sinks at all times. Corrected on site paper towels provided for handwashing sink… See more

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Cafe Tola, 2489 N Milwaukee Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 3, 2023
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed empanadas with various fillings stored inside of the hot holding display case at 128f. Management instructed that all hot foods must be hot held above 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

22. Proper cold… See more

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Kfc, 5230 W Madison St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 2, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed exposed hand washing sink infront prep area rendered inaccessible by it being turned off and covered with a plastic bag due to massive leaking when it is turned on. Also observed… See more

#kfc #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Campbell's Jerk, 412 E 87th St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 3, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the handwashing sinks in the toilet rooms on site without handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperature of tcs foods such… See more

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

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Urban Vegan, 1601-1603 W Montrose Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 3, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: noted over 50 rat droppings on the floor underneath the stairway storage area and along the wall underneath shelving by the walk-in cooler at the basement food prep area. Instructed to detail clean… See more

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

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Burger King, 2838-2840 W North Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 3, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 15 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling near the back exit door of the food prep area, near the drive-thru fountain pop dispenser, on the wall behind the… See more

#rodents #burgerking #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Mariscos La Grulla, 3325 W Cermak Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 2, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed excessive black and pink slimy substance build up on inside interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005

47.… See more

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Report date: Oct 2, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while the time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) has been prepared and served. Instructed certified… See more

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Silver's Seafood Restaurant, 4829 N Broadway , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 3, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed the interior guard of the ice machine with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed electric… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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The Menta Group, 321 E 84th St, South Side, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 2, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot running water at the handwashing sink in the food prep/dishwashing area. Temperature of water was 87. 4f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100-120f) and cold… See more

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