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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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Guild Row, 3128-3138 N Rockwell St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 26, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-101. 11 person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 found… See more

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Dunkin Donuts (t3 Hk Foodcourt), 11601 W Touhy Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 26, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handpaper towels available at the handwashing sink located at the rear prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain handpaper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation… See more

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New York Deli, Inc., 316 E 47th St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 26, 2023
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: food handler not wearing proper hair restraint.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: loose rubber gaskets observed on the two door refrigeration unit and freezer in the prep area;… See more

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Mango Mango, 2161 S China Pl , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 26, 2023
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: a small ceiling vent found over the utility sink in the kitchen has dust on it; instructed to clean vent to remove dust.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments:… See more

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 4874 N Lincoln Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 27, 2023
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in women's toilet room. Instructed manager to provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2554087 dated april… See more

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Report date: Jun 27, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the deep freezer chest near the front food prep area being elevated on a wooden post. Instructed to seal raw wood to make surface smooth and easily… See more

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Tlayudas Oaxaca Grill 1, 3652 W Lawrence Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 27, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate upon arrival. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.

2. City of chicago food… See more

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Jarabe, 1104 W Taylor St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 27, 2023
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no ambient air thermometer inside the 2-door prep cooler on the cook line. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment properly.… See more

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Lindo Michoacan Restaurant, 4811 N Kedzie Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 26, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed several tcs foods stored at inadequate temperatures ranging from 47-50 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are stored at 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 4 gallons salsa, 5 gallons caldo, 4… See more

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Cubs Bar & Grill (t3 Rotunda), 11601 W Touhy Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 26, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed the low temperature dish washing machine located at the food prep area at improper final sanitizing rinse at '0' ppm chlorine concentration. (dishmachine is not in use at this time of inspection). Instructed… See more

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