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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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Caldwell Math and Science Academy, 8546 S Cregier Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 16, 2022
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed area between base of can open and table with accumulated residue. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments:… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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E Z Dollar, 2429 E 72nd St, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 16, 2022
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean interior of all coolers and freezers to remove spills and/or debris.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in poor repair, holes and opening into the walls and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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El Gallo, 2547 W 111th St, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 15, 2022
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13: missing food handler training for food handlers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation from 6/8/22 report… See more

#raw #undercooked #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #fish #seafood #steak #egg #meat #cooks

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1 -11 coffee bar, 1419 W 111th St, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 14, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 30 mouse droppings scattered in dry storage room and furnace room. Instructed person in charge to remove, sanitize area, and inform pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

49. Non-food/food contact… See more

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

Report date: Jun 13, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor underneath the three compartment sink, and 20 more on the floor underneath the storage shelving in the room located off the mens washroom. Management instructed… See more

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

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McDonald's, 6900 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2022
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed heavily soiled toliet bowls in men's and women's restrooms. Instructed must keep restrooms cleaned and sanitized. Must maintain same. Violation corrected during inspection.

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

#mcdonalds #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #bowl

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Huaraches Mexican Restaurant, 4231 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in juice prep area. Must provide and maintain.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods in coolers such… See more

#raw #rats #rodents #mice #undercooked #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #juice #ribs #rice #steak #pork #taco #bean #meat #cooks

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Medi Kitchen, 2138 N Halsted St , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 14, 2022
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: found no employee health policy/training on-site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on-site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

5.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #milk #cooks

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Nola Cafe & Bar, 3481 N Clark St , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 14, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed a handwashing sink behind the bar with no handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black and pink dirt and slime build… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cooks #chi-chis

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Shine Restaurant, 752-756 W Webster Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 15, 2022
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11(b-e): pink substance at interior panel of ice bin front stainless panel of the ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #rice #sub #meat #ro-tel #cooks

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