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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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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant, 4806 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 27, 2022
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed accumulated black dirt build up inside ice machine (basement ice machine)dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine by date of reinspection. Ice inside said… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #salsa #chi-chis

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Faatima Citgo Gas Station, 1530 W 111th St, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 27, 2022
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed grease trap to be rusted and seeping waste liquid at bottom. Observed floor drain for three compartment sink to be slow draining. Instructed person in charge to repair/replace and maintain… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #corn

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Sharks Fish & Chicken, 10255 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 27, 2022
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic with no valid city of chicago certified manager certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: pic with no valid city of chicago certified foodservice manager… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #fish #chi-chis

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Ludlow Liquors, 2959 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 29, 2022
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: instructed to properly label food containers/bins identified with common name (salt, sugar, flour etc).

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed stained cutting boards in the… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sugar

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Blue Sky Bakery, North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 28, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed two exposed handwashing sinks in the food prep area and at the front desk without handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cream #sourcream #butter #egg #milk

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Eggsperience Cafe - Lakeview, 3233 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 28, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: noted over 15 live roaches on the floor and walls in the kitchen prep area, dishwashing area, and at the basement dry storage. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas, and eliminate pest… See more

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

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Morelia Supermarket, 7300 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 28, 2022
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: cooked potatoes in display steam table at improper temperature: 88. 7f. The manager discarded and denatured the product. 10 lbs, $15. Hot food must be held at 135f or above. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #baked #potato #salad #salsa #seafood #macaroni #bean #meat #ro-tel #cooks #lenders

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Nick's Gyros, S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 28, 2022
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 2lbs. Diced tomato 48. 2f. 3lbs. Sliced corned beef 45. 6f. 1lbs. Sliced roast beef 45. 3f. 3lbs. Sliced tomato 46. 0f. 1 lb. Sliced turkey 46.… See more

#rats #rodents #mice #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #corn #italian #lettuce #pizza #tomato #turkey #soda #roastbeef #kettle

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ALDI, 1753 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 27, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 11 no hand soap was provided at the men's and women's washroom hand washing sinks. Management instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation… See more

#aldi #chicago #illinois #unitedstates