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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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Coffee Chat, 4459 W Lawrence Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 26, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: no valid pest control logbook on premises, last report for establishment dated 12/2021. Instructed manager must provide a valid updated pest control report for establishment from a licensed illinois pest control operator on… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Taqueria El Ranchito, 2829 N Milwaukee Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 26, 2023
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 instructed to label food storage containers in the basement and in the kitchen identified with common name (beans, rice etc).

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100… See more

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

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Umami Sushi, 4626 N Cumberland Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 25, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed no sanitizer (0 ppm chlorine) at the low temperature dish machine at the final rinse (not in use at this time of inspection)instructed to repair and maintain the dish machine so that 100… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Sep 27, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed peeling paint on ceiling in utility/dry storage area. Instructed manager to paint/seal ceiling and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed rust on bottom and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Paulie Gee's, 2451 N Milwaukee Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 26, 2023
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the interior of the deep fryer.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the floor in the dish room under the dish machine and behind the grease trap under the 3… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Sep 27, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the prep coolers. Observed chicken at 49f, ground beef at 45f, italian sausage at 46f and veggie burgers at 50f inside of the 2 door… See more

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

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Salt Shed, 1357 N Elston Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 25, 2023
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed items on menu served raw or undercooked, such as salmon poke, without consumer advisory. Instructed to add reminder, disclosure and footnote to all versions of menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation… See more

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

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Starbucks Coffee, 4155 N Cicero Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 25, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine. Must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals… See more

#rodents #starbucks #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Pilsen Elementary, 1420 W 17th St (1700s) , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 25, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. Manager provides… See more

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

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Artis Senior Living Of Lakeview, 3535 N Ashland Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 26, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: paper towels dispenser install by the two compartment sinks on each kitchenette in each floors must be relocated at handwashing sinks or removed from said sinks.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates