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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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Chipotle Mexican Grill, 2302 W 95th St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 22, 2023
45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles not inveerted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed front hand washing sink slowly draining.… See more

#chipotlemexicangrill #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Both of my children ordered steak burrito bowls, within 3-4 hours after eating stomach pains started and then escalated to throwing up all night long into the early morning.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain

#chipotlemexicangrill #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #burrito #steak

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

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 17, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: noted 1 live roach in dry storage area and 2 live roaches in food prep area under prep cooler and 1 on prep cooler. Also noted roach on wall in dining area. Must… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

124   Comments Comment

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Palenque Restaurant, 4316 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 18, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19: plastic lining on storage shelves and sides of equipment. Instd to remove all plastic lining so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable.

55.… See more

#raw #undercooked #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Sanabel Bakery & Grocery, 4213 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 21, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no handsoap available at handsink in front prep and in rear prep area. Instructed to provide. (corrected on site - manager provided handsoap) priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

10.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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The Loyalist, North Ada Street, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 21, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice scooper being stored on the top of the ice machine stored in the basement with the food contact surfaces exposed. Instructed on how to store ice scoop between uses properly.

16. Food-contact… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

173   Comments Comment

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Furama Restaurant, 4936 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 18, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusted storage racks in walk in cooler, instructed the person in charge to remove rust and esnure all nonfood- contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

55.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Original Hooters, North Wells Street, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 21, 2023
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-307. 11: single use plastic condiment cups without a handle used as a scoop for dry seasonings in the prep area. Facility must preplace with a scoop that has a handle.… See more

#hooters #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Discount Meat Co, W 79th St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 21, 2023
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must detail clean and sanitize the deli meat slicer to remove food debris. Must defrost coil line in the fresh meat display coolers in the front. Also defrost interior of the walk in freezer. Also… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Mariscos El Veneno, 6651 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 18, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in beverage area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned &… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates