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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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Taqueria El Patron, 6832 W Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 day ago

Report date: Apr 29, 2024
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed outside of bulk containers holding rice, sugar, etc. To have build up of residue. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact … See More
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed can opener with build-up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed water backing up at the 3-compartment sink area. When water is released from the 2nd sink basin, water backs up into the 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations from report #2574492 not corrected; #39 observed food items stored inside rear furnace room/utility closet. Instructed manager to remove all food items to protect from contamination. #55 observed openings in walls, along baseboards, around pipe fittings and outlets in prep areas. Observed missing and stained ceiling tiles in the rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings in all areas. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Taco Pros, 2200 W Taylor, Chicago, Il, USA

1 day ago

Report date: Apr 29, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the refrigerator to be improper: cooked beans at 66. 4f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 20 lbs of products worth $55. … See More
0 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observedpest activity. Approximately 15-20 mouse droppings, one live and 5-6 dead cockroaches in dry food storage area behind cooler at time of inspection. Instructed to remove droppings and dead cocroaches, receive additional pest control service, and maintain premises free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted the following: greasy floors throughout the premises with dirt and food debris, including live and dead roaches. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize especially areas with pest activity, clean and maintain. Must upgrade housekeeping.

Source: chicago.gov
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Bianca's Burgers, 2525 W Division St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 day ago

Report date: Apr 29, 2024
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed calcium build on interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed light grease buildup on the … See More
outside grease receptacle. Instructed manager to clean.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed light debris build up on floors throughout the kitchen and instructed manager to clean.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed light dust and grease build up on filters above griddle. Instructed manager to clean.

Source: chicago.gov
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Dunkin Donuts/baskin Robbins, 11525 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 day ago

Report date: Apr 26, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: rubber gaskets on reach in cooler in need of cleaning to remove food spills instructed to clean and maintain.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: food handlers at front counter with no hair restraint. Instructed … See More
to have hair restraints with long hair.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed a knife being stored between reach in cooler and wall. Instructed to have all utensils stored properly.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting boards in need of replacing when worn with deep cuts. Instructed to replace or correct.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: toilet rooms in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: all food handlers in need of food handler certificates. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
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Kanela Breakfast Club, 1408 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 day ago

Report date: Apr 26, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed several tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 46-49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 10. 48 pounds of cooked potatoes, 2. … See More
8 pounds of salmon, 6. 8 pounds of chorizo, 3. 6 pounds sausage, 3. 9 pounds chicken sausage, 20 pounds chicken, 5 pounds of burger meat ($200) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 51 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside grease receptacle with lid open and unable to close fully. Instructed manager to ensure all outside receptacles have tight-fitting lids. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed food handlers with expired certifications. Instructed manager to ensure all employee food handler certificates are current and not expired.

Source: chicago.gov
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King Sweets, 2308 W Devon Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 day ago

Report date: Apr 26, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hand soap was provided at the hand washing sink at front cashier bakery/service area. Instructed management to maintain all hand washing sinks with hand soap at all times. Priority foundation violation … See More
7-38-030(c),citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12--observed large dry storage bins and small spice containers throughout facility to not be labeled with common name of contents. Instructed manager to identify all food storage bins with the contents (ie. Flour, sugar, pepper, etc).

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: 4-903. 11 (a;b;d)--observed large pots stored on the floor and not inverted near the 3 compartment sink in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed manager to store all items at least 6 inches off the floor and inverted to protect against contamination.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c)--observed the interior and sides of two microwaves on the preparation line in the main food preparation area, the grill, oven, fryer, and cooler equipment, the storage shelves under prep table in the rear preparation area to have food debris, residue, and grease build up, and the storage shelves in the walk in cooler to have dust and food residue build up. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain the areas free and clear of food debris, residue, dust, and grease build up.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-204. 12--observed no backflow prevention device located at the ice machine in the rear preapartion area. Instructed manager to provide backflow prevention device.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash and lid not tight fitting. Instructed to maintain outside garbage area at all times and lids/cover must be kept tight fitting to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b),citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12--observed heavy grease and food residue build up on the walls, floors, and shelves in the rear food preparation and grilling area behind the oven and grill equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain areas to be free and clear of heavy grease build up on floors and behind grill and oven equipment.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burnt-out light bulb above the dishwashing 3-compartment sink area. Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violation #38 not corrected from report #2593074 on 04/19/2024: continue to observe evidence of pest activity on the premises;observed 3 live cockroaches on foam/wall behind the coca cola refrigeration unit at rear cooking prep area. In addition continue to observe evidence of rodent (mice) droppings in various areas of the premises approximately 50 rodent (mice)droppings inside the trash cabinet storage in customer dining room and approximately over 80 rodent (mice)droppings along the walls and corners and interior bottom compartment of the deep fryer and storage rack outside the walk-in-cooler in rear cooking prep areas and approximately 50 rodent(mice) droppings on on at corners of floors and behind the refrigeration units and storage shelfs and on top of the electrical breaker units on wall all located in the rear dry storage room also,approximately 70 rodent(mice)droppings on floors and behind refrigeration units and underneath the front bakery display units and interior of shelfs and electrical wires behind the front cashier/service areas. Instructed to detail clean and remove all rodent (mice) droppings and sanitize all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Sullivan Apartments, 1633 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 day ago

Report date: Apr 26, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or … See More
served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: no pest control log book was available on the premises for review. Management instructed that a pest control log book must be available at all times for review during an inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(b).

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: no qac sanitizer test strips were provided on the premises. Management instructed to provide sanitizer test strips to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3 comparment sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Source: chicago.gov
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Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico, 3143 W 51st St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 day ago

Report date: Apr 26, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed build up of residue and debirs on interiors of cold hold units and exteriors of hot hold equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed … See More
previous core violations from report #2575289 not corrected; #39 -missing splashguard in between front handwash sink and prep cooler. Instd to provide splashguard and maintain. #55 floor in front prep area in poor repair, cracked and missing tiles through out. Instd to repair and maintain so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable. #56 ventilation system and filters with excessive grease accumulation. Instt clean and maintain same. Instructed person in charge to come into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Jarabe, 1104 W Taylor St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 day ago

Report date: Apr 26, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors … See More
and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation from report #2577953 on 6/27/23 was not corrected: 47 -noted broken gaskets on the produce (right side) walk-in cooler door. Must repair or replace gaskets and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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