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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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Fresh Start Daycare, 6922-6924 W North Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 31, 2023
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15--observed no running water at hand sink in toddler boys toilet room (left side). Hand sink on right side had hot water. Must repair hand sink and provide hot and cold running water… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Hetman Deli, 5513 W Belmont Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 31, 2023
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed packaged soup in cooler for customer self service without any label. Instructed to provide a label that includes the name of food, address, ingredients, net quantity and any allergens if applicable.

38. Insects,… See more

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Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant, 2032-2036 W Devon Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 31, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found worn/torn handwashing signage at all hand washing stations. Must provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found some missing/broken floor tiles at kitchen by dishwashing areas. Must repair/replace.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Playas Nayaritas 2, 6000 W Grand Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 30, 2023
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs food. Observed cooked rice at 126f inside of the hot holding unit. Management instructed to keep all hot foods above 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

22. Proper… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Mariscos El Barbas, 4569 N Elston Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 31, 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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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White Castle #24, 7912 S Pulaski Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 31, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged gaskets inside of burger reach-in cooler at the cookline. Must repair and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed residue on the top interior… See more

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Mg Old Fashion Meat Market, Inc., 7141 S State St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 30, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed excessive black like substance throughout the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

22. Proper cold… See more

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

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Urban Olive T5 M10 (food Court), 11601 W Touhy Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 31, 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

#raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 7617 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 30, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 15 live roaches scattered on the floor underneath the deep fryers. Instructed to remove and detail clean affected area and call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(b).

47. Food… See more

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