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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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Fairplay Foods, 2323 W 111th St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 7, 2023
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of display coolers, prep tables, shelving units, slicer, grinder, cutting boards, sinks in meat, seafood, and deli prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.… See more

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Shark's Fish & Chicken, 855 W 87th St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 10, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gaskets on reach in freezer & 3- door front prep cooler (no tape). Must remove rust from shelving units in walk in… See more

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Chicago Waffles West Loop, 1104 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 10, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while tcs foods (eggs, sausage, rice) are being prepared and served. Instructed to have a city of chicago certified food manager on… See more

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Opart Thai House - West Town, 1546 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 10, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified manager on site from 12:50-1:20 pm while tcs items such as chicken were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on… See more

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Old Irving Brewing Co., 4419 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 10, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed the high temperature dish machine not operating properly and will not switch from wash to final rinse/sanitize. Management instructed to repair the machine so that it is sanitizing dishes and utensils with hot… See more

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Philz Coffee, 1640 W Division St, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 10, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified manager on site while the facility was open and operating. Instructed to maintain an employee holding valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority… See more

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Lindo Guadalajara, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 10, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink at the main cookline in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees… See more

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Report date: Jul 10, 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

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Wingstop, 3057 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 7, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed dishes and utensils not being adequately sanitized after being washed and rinsed at the 3 compartment sink. Observed a food handling employee wash and rinse multiple dishes and utensils and then dip them… See more

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Vito & Nick's Pizzeria, South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 10, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a small opening in to the door in the kitchen. Must seal to prevent entry point for pest.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean the interior of the reach… See more

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