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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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Carnitas Don Pichi, 2702 W 47th St, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 6, 2021
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: multi use utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting board stained at front prep area.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

124   Comments Comment
Report date: Dec 6, 2021
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4' gap on bottom right corner of exit door in mechanical room. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present… See more

#rodents #mice #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #muffin #milk

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Cremeria La Ordena 2, 3810 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 6, 2021
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to a vomit and diarrheal event. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Dec 3, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: missing a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pasta #potato #salad #tuna #meat #coleslaw

Report date: Dec 3, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed several employees who have not signed the employee health policy. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

38. Insects, rodents,… See more

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

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Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc., 4100 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 2, 2021
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic didn't have a certified food managers certificate posted to view. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no… See more

#rodents #rats #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #corn #hotdog #salsa #steak

Report date: Dec 2, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: missing handwash signage at handwash sink in customer toilet rooms and handwash sinks at prep areas. Instd to provide signage and maintain

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #salad #seafood #meat

124   Comments Comment

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016 Restaurant & Sandwich Shop, 5077 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 2, 2021
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: evidence of rodent activity was observed on the premises. Observed approximately 100 rat droppings on the floor and on wood pallets in the basement storage areas, and on the floor and on the… See more

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

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Jj Fish & Chicken, 7828 S Western Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 3, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Cobblestone, 4337 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, The, United States

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 3, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #potato