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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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Taqueria El Charro, 6661 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 26, 2021
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice/food not protected. Interior of the ice machine upper water reservoir, with black slime substance dripping into the ice. Ice is used for human consumption instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Rollapalooza, 3344 N Halsted Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 26, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no written employee health policy on site for all employees. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: the menu does not disclose… See more

#mice #rats #raw #rodents #undercooked #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #seafood #sushi

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Buffalo Wild Wings, 1832 N Clybourn Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 26, 2021
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: noted no certified food… See more

#buffalowildwings #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken

173   Comments Comment

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Wayne's BBQ & Cajun, 5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 25, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs at front hand sink. Must provide and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original… See more

#rodents #mice #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Porkchop Westloop, 1132 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 22, 2021
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed slight pink build up inside ice machine. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: the following not clean- observed food/grime build up on bar hot… See more

#pink #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

173   Comments Comment

Regulatory Report

Nohea Cafe, 1312 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 21, 2021
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed excessive grease buildup on panini press. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed liquid pooling at bottom of 1 (glass) door upright cooler in prep… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #baked #panini

173   Comments Comment

Regulatory Report

Dollar General, 2649 E 79th St, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 21, 2021
13. Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
- comments: adulterated food, noted live insects inside four 5lbs bags of packaged rice on the shelf in the dry goods aisle. Manager immediately had employee discard of 5lbs of products $4. 00 through… See more

#rodents #mice #dollargeneral #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #rice

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Sharks Fish Chicken, 9800 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 22, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing soap/cleanser at the hand washing sink located next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to always maintain hand washing cleanser at all hand washing sinks at all times. Employee… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #chicken #fish #shrimp #cheesesauce

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Don Pan Bakery, 5154 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 22, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cake

124   Comments Comment
Report date: Oct 22, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signage at exposed hand washing sink located in server area. Instructed to provide.

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates