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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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J & J Fish & Chicken, 800 N Kedzie Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 18, 2023
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed large white round containers of flour not labeled. Instructed all food items not in original container must be labeled with common name of food.

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

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West River Cafe, 4400 N Kedzie Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 20, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 4 live roaches in the basement, including on stairs, in the ice machine, and on the floor around coolers. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

56.… See more

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Kibbitznest Books & Brews, 2212 N Clybourn Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 19, 2023
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: no written cleaning procedure or required equipment on site for a vomit/diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: management must provide… See more

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Mcdonald's (t-1 C10), 11601 W Touhy Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 19, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwashing sink in the prep area not accessible; was blocked with cart and bread racks. Instructed manager,handwashing sinks must be accessible for employees to wash hands at all times. Priority foundation… See more

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Report date: Sep 18, 2023
59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report# 2581404 dated:09/08/2023 #10--handwashing sink is needed at the front food dispensing serving line. Instructed to install handwashing sink with hot and cold running water, properly… See more

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Starbucks Coffee, 4200 S Pulaski Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 19, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hot running water under city pressure at handwash sinks in mens and womens toilet room, currently 70. 2f-72. 0f. Instd to provide 100f-120f at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority

38.… See more

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Ciales Poultry, 2141 W Armitage Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 20, 2023
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

5. Procedures… See more

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Super Leon, 9800 S Avenue L , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 20, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-101. 11 pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 :… See more

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

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Phlavz Bar & Grille, 717 W Maxwell St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 15, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified manager on site at time of inspection while tcs items such as chicken were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate… See more

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

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Go! Grocer, 4250 N Marine Dr , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 19, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperature of the following assorted tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:-chicken 47. 7f/45. 8f, mac&cheese 48. 9f, pasta 45. 2f, noodles 45. 3f, curry chicken 47. 1f, soup 50f, salads… See more

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