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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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Yolk - West Loop, 500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 13, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the following sink not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at the rear hand sink in the dishwashing area (63. 6f). Instructed person in charge of hot… See more

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Breakthrough Beginners, 3219 W Carroll Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 13, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed high temperature warewashing machine not meeting hot water sanitizer requirements of at least 180f for the final rinse temperature. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. Dishwasher tagged held for inspection by… See more

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McDonald's, 4038 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 13, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: no sanitizer was detected at the final rinse of the low temperature dish machine. Management instructed to repair the machine so that a final rinse of 100 ppm chlorine is detected. Priority violation 7-38-025.… See more

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Starbucks, 3030 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 13, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: begining of mineral at front black panel of interior of ice machine of the ice bin. Clean,sanitize and maintain

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: gap of 1/4 to 1/2'between front… See more

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Dunkin Donuts, 3955 W Ogden Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 9, 2023
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed mulitgrain and matcha out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

51. Plumbing… See more

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Report date: Mar 8, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed employee wash and rinse dishes then proceed to put dishes away without sanitizing them. Instructed manager to ensure all dishes are sanitized after washing and rinsing. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

36. Thermometers… See more

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Sissy's Sandwich, 3224 W Foster Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 9, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed various tcs foods stored at inadequate temperatures ranging from 45-51 f. Instructed manager to ensure that all cold tcs foods are kept at 41 f and below. Manager discarded : 24 pounds of eggs,… See more

#rodents #mice #rats #raw #undercooked #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Arzan Market & Cafe, 4702 N Kimball Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 10, 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

#raw #undercooked #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Chim Thai Cuisine, 3254 W Montrose Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 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

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

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Kids & Company, West Fulton Street, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 10, 2023
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-204. 112(b) observed no ambient air thermometers inside the refrigerator located in the kitchen and the mini refrigerator located in the toddler room. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units… See more

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