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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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Robert L. Grimes Elementary School, 4918 W 64th St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 25, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates used as shelving units in front dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous… See more

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Jewel-Osco, 370 N Desplaines St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 24, 2023
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burnt out light bulb on the ceiling in the staff women and men toilet rooms located on the lower level near the walk-in freezers. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov

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

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 25, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 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 water temperature of… See more

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Sandy's Bakery & Deli, 5857 W Lawrence Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 23, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises upon arrival while tcs foods are prepared, handled and served. Corrected on site city of chicago certified foodservice manager arrived at 9:27am… See more

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Latino Youth High School, South California Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

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

#school #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Taste Of Canton, 3324 S Archer Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 24, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: noted 1 live roach in the dry storage area and 1 live roach in the food prep area under prep cooler. Must contact pest control. Priority violation. License remains suspended.

Source: chicago.gov

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Harold’s Chicken Shack, 917 W 87th St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 23, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the exterior door without a screen. Must provide and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the rubber gasket around the 2-door cooler… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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La Lagartija Taqueria, 132 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 23, 2023
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed clay coffee cups without any indication of being food-safe. Instructed to use only food-grade products throughout facility.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
-… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

855   Comments Comment
Report date: Aug 24, 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.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food… See more

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Richard Yates Elementary School, 1839 N Richmond St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 24, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 30 mouse droppings on the floor and storage shelves inside of the storage room between the washrooms in the basement hallway. Also observed… See more

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