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

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 8, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-204. 11: no handwashing sink installed at south kitchen area and at prep area where meat slicer is located. Also, a handwashing sink must be installed in the basement area where a… See more

#undercooked #raw #pink #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #fish #rice #sub #sushi #tuna #springroll #meat #roll #ro-tel #cooks

173   Comments Comment

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El Buen Valle Restaurant, 4114 W North Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 8, 2022
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: noted heavy grease and food debris build up on all cooking and kitchen equipment in the prep area, as well as on the three compartment sink. Instructed management to detail clean all equipment and maintain.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cooks

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Rosa Tamales #4, 4617-4619 S Kedzie Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 7, 2022
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practicies by food handlers. Observed female employee with plastic gloves on mopping the floor then went and put mop in closet,came back and wiped cutting board with a soiled towel,then wet… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #cooks

124   Comments Comment

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Subway, 3601 N Western Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 7, 2022
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no pic with a city of chicago certificate. Instructed to have a certified food manager with the city of chicago certificate on site at all time.

2. City of… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #buffalo #cheese #chicken #corn #lettuce #pepper #pepperoni #sandwich #tuna #turkey #veggie #ham #egg #chickenstrips #roastbeef #meat #chi-chis

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Delicious Pho, 5033 N Elston Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 7, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found fruit fly activity at premises. Observed over 30 fruit flies at rear dining areas on walls and by front front dispensing areas. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-020a. Must notify pest control operator… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #fruit

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La Quebrada De La 63, West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 7, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep, dishwashing and bar areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing snks used by employees.

25. Consumer… See more

#undercooked #raw #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cooks

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Starbucks, 6332 N Northwest Hwy , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 7, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 20 small flies in service area of facilty. Must eliminate all small fly activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors unclean throughout… See more

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

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Fork, 4600-4602 N Lincoln Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 7, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink inside (3) washrooms.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found over 15 rodent (rat) droppings along the walls and corners in the… See more

#mice #rats #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee #corn #meat

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Rosas Tamales, 3811 W 63rd St , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 7, 2022
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed pots of tamales stored on floor in walk-in freezer, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
-… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sub #milk #cooks

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Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse, 1100 W Granville Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 7, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: the hand sink located at the entrance of the rear kitchen is blocked by tables, and water was shut off at the hand sink. ---the hand sink located in the rear prep-line… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pizza #spinach #wrap #meat #milk #cooks