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Chicago Food Poisoning

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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Stray Hen Cafe Of Chicago, 2423 N Clark St , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 12, 2022
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: we observed corned beef hash in a plastic container stored inside a two-door reach-in cooler at temp of 44. 4f to 44. 6f. Cold food must maintain a temp of 41 or below. Priority violation:7-38-005,… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #pizza

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Earl's Bbq, 4835 N Austin Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 11, 2022
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found table to the right of 3 compartment sink with rusty shelves. Must paint/seal.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found clutter inside dry storage areas. (old equipment etc. )must clean and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Uncommon Ground, 1401-1405 W Devon Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 11, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to install a handwashing sink with hot and cold running water that properly drains, soap and paper towels in the basement food prep area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

36. Thermometers provided… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cooks

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Windy City Cafe, 1060-1062 W Chicago Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 8, 2022
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: allergen certificates are required for employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete the online course and keep certificate onsite.

Source: chicago.gov

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Horribly stomach cramping and diarrhea. I ate lucky charms cereal and was awoken in the middle of the night with excruciating stomach pains followed by diarrhea Last week this happened as well when I ate a bowl of the cereal. I didn’t know this could be the… See more

#luckycharms #walmart #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #bowl #cereal

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Subway, 3952 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 11, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no running hot water at washroom handwash sink, water temperature at 88. 2 f at said sink. However, found running hot water at all other sinks at 110. 0 f and above.… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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The Bagel Inc, 3107 N Broadway , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 11, 2022
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: no person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 out pf… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #rice

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Shop & Save Market, 5829 S Archer Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 8, 2022
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution at all times

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: multi use utensils in storage not inverted.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates