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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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Dollar General, 8201 S Racine Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 7, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: still observing evidence of numerous rat and mice droppings (100+) scattered in chip display boxes,on floor behind chip display rack and on top of rodenticide boxes in same area,on floor mixed in with… See more

#rats #rodents #mice #dollargeneral #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chi-chis

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Denden Restaurant, 6635 N Clark St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 4, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately over 30 rat droppings in the storage closet located in the basement where the heat water tank is located. ---observed approximately over 20 small black flying insects in the bar area.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #ro-tel #chi-chis

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Momo Factory, 3202 N Broadway, Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 4, 2022
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305. 11: food containers are stored on the floor in prep, storage, and walk-in coolers/freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off the floor.

47. Food &… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #ro-tel

Report date: Nov 4, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot running water in the employee toilet room, and handwashing sink. The temperature of the water was 69. 5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot running at… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Pauline's, 1752-1754 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 3, 2022
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black dirt and pink slime build up inside ice machine dripping into ice. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean the interior of the ice machine and maintain it. Ice… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chi-chis

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Jewel/osco, 3630 N Southport Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 3, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink at the sea food/meat department. Instructed to provide said handwashing signage and maintain.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments:… See more

#jewelosco #raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #meat

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Buffalo Joe's On Howard, 1841 W Howard St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 3, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Provide a clearly visible handwashing sign at each hand… See more

#raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #fish #sub #wrap #ro-tel #cooks #frozenfood

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Pizza Mania 2, 5777 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 4, 2022
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-101. 11 the person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 no valid city… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #pepper #pepperoni #pizza #sausage #cheesepizza #meat #roll #ro-tel

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Wendy's, 4412 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 3, 2022
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off floor.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments:… See more

#wendys #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Similan Thai - Sushi Restaurant, 1123 W Granville Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 3, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 noted a new violation with items throughout the rear storage elevated and unnecessary items removed. Observed approximately 100 mice droppings along baseboards and under wooden shelving throughout the rear storage room.… See more

#rats #rodents #mice #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #ro-tel #cooks