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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 Jacalito, 8465 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 7, 2023
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: 3-603. 11 : observed no consumer advisory disclosure nor reminder on menu of consuming raw and undercooked (eggs)foods must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

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

#rats #mice #undercooked #raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Orozco Community Academy, 1940 W 18th St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 7, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-202. 12 (a) found all boys and girls toilet room handwashing sink (located on the west side of building) water temperatures ranging from 74f- 70f. Instructed manager to provide a minimum hot… See more

#school #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill, 4632 N Rockwell St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 7, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed several tcs foods stored at inadequate temperatures ranging from 46-52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 3 pounds ranch, 5 pounds refried beans,… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Theodore Herzl Elementary School, 3711 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 6, 2023
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage dumpster lid missing. Must replace lids to be tight fitting. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(no citation issued)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed mop improperly stored. Instructed… See more

#school #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Aldi, 6220 N California Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 5, 2023
50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed inadequate hot water at men's and women's washrooms and mop located in the rear. Observed hot water at 71. 5- 75. 3f. Hot water must be restored to minimum of 110-120f.… See more

#aldi #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Subway, 4303 W Irving Park Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 5, 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.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
-… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Jaimito's Burritos, 1781 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 6, 2023
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: bulk salt container must be labeled with the product common name.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: all stored items throughout the rear hallway closet, entrance to the rear hallway must… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Whale Fish & Chicken, 5650 W Division St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 5, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed one large live roach in hinge of two door cold holding unit. Instructed to eliminate roach activity and clean and sanitize affected area. Corrected on site large roach was killed and removed… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Brown Bag Seafood Co., 3400 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 6, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: we observed tsc food at improper temperature, stored inside the prep cooler across from cooking equipment: 4lb of lobsters at temp of 48. 6f to 49. 7f; 12 of coleslaws at temp of 46f; 1… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates