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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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Ken's on Western, 10522 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 28, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: paper towel dispenser located at prep sink. Instd to remove and have located at handwash sinks only.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: handwash sink slow draining. Instd to repair… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Tamales Lo Mejor De Guerrero, 7024 N Clark St , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 28, 2022
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: employees must not drink from an open, uncovered cup stored in the food prep area.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted no hot water in the customer… See more

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Mc Donald's, 6336 S Ashland Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 28, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
-… See more

#mcdonalds #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #soda

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Mariscos La Playa, 2880 W Cermak Rd , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 27, 2022
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed person in charge with no valid city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instructed to obtain and retain on premises for review. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate… See more

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Safari Lounge And Ethiopian Cuisine, 7124 N Clark St , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 27, 2022
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: 2-102. 14(o)--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

5.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Olive Mediterranean, 1001 W North Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 27, 2022
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed falafel mix in prep area at a temperature of 64. 7f. Instructed to discard approximately 2lbs of food at a cost of $--. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
-… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #falafel #hummus

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Mobil, 130 E 71st St , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 27, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 25 mice droppings scattered inside the wall and on the shelf in the dish washing area. Must remove and detail clean. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a).

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

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

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La Chaparrita Taqueria #2, S Richmond St, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 27, 2022
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer food advisory disclosure and reminder on menu of consuming raw and undercooked foods (serving eggs and steak cooked to order). Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005). (citation issued)

47.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #steak

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Original Maxwell Street, S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 27, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a small opening in the back of the side door. Instructed to seal and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed plastic shopping… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese

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Lacoco's Pizza & Sports Club, W 47th St, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 27, 2022
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practicies by food handlers. Observed female employee enter into prep area with plastic gloves on picked up a wet towel from cutting board and wiped gloved hands and then got a… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #bread #chicken #pizza #chickentenders

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