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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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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Cermak Fresh Market, 6623 N Damen Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 17, 2023
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no theremometer within deli cold hold units. Must install easy to read conspicuous thermometers within all cold holding units.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floor tiles missing around floor… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Mcdonald's #490, 10320 S Kedzie Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 18, 2023
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed multi-use spoons not inverted in beverage area. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use utensils to protect from contaminatiion.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single-use… See more

#mcdonalds #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Mekato's Colombian Bakery, 5423 N Lincoln Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 16, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed several tcs foods held at improper temperatures ranging from 51-53 f. Manager discarded 2 pounds of eggs, 1 gallon of milk, and 1/4th gallon of heavy whipping cream ($25)instructed manager ensure all cold tcs… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Subway, 2750 W Devon Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 15, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: found no certified food manager… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Jaymay Restaurant, 2500 W 51st St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 16, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in basement. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

37. Food properly labeled; original container… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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The Halal Guys, 6474 N Sheridan Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 16, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no one on site with a city of chicago certified food manager certificate while time/temperature controlled foods are being preparred and served including chicken. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned… See more

#raw #thehalalguys #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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La Costena Ice Cream Shop Corp., 2517 W 51st St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 16, 2023
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no operable thermometers in coolers. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers in all coolers.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 20 rat droppings scattered on shelves, wooden ledges and… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Jewel Food Store #3114, 3128 W 103rd St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 17, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in rear unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

47. Food & non-food… See more

#jewelosco #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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La Michoacana Premium, 3108 W Lawrence Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 17, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Dollar Tree, 5616 W Belmont Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 18, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the walk-in-cooler: observed prepackaged individual containers of caramel flan at improper temperature ranging from 44. 0f-45. 1f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10#'s of food worth… See more

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