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Chicago Food Poisoning

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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Pb&j Pizza Beer & Jukebox, 205-209 N Peoria St , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 19, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found the low-temperature dish machine in the basement dish area not sanitizing. Chlorine reading 0 ppm. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued. Management replaced the old sanitizer with new sanitizer at the basement dish machine;… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Headache
Suspected source: I ate a bag of Hot Cheetos that was stored in a cooler in my kitchen.
Onset: Right away
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Sick: Me  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Headache

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Starbucks, 4715 W Foster Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 18, 2023
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator for hot water dish machine. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed… See more

#starbucks #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Zoku Sushi, 1616 N Kedzie Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 14, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed slight build up inside ice machine. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators to measure… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Saborcito Ecuatoriano, 3536 W Lawrence Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 18, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed wooden shelving on rack that is not smooth in the kitchen. Instructed manager to seal wood.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed both microwaves in… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Copacubana Cafe, 5800 W Irving Park Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 17, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with a city of chicago certificate. Instructed to have a certified food manager with the city of chicago certificate on site at all times.

2.… See more

#raw #undercooked #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Easy Street Pizza & Beer Garden, North Central Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 18, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all handsinks (prep areas,bar).

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed a torn door gaskets inside… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Sheeba Meat & Grocery, 4307 W Lawrence Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 14, 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

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King Pho Chicago, 5414-5416 W Devon Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 17, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: found person in charge with no sanitation certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling tcs… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Gyu-kaku Restaurant, 2813 N Broadway , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 14, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items, throughout the premises,remove. Replace/repair broken rubber gasket inside the door of top part of ice… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates