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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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El Jacalito, 8465 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 day ago

Report date: Apr 24, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on shelves under front counter and on floor under shelves in dry storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. … See More
Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dust buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, prep tables, shelving units, rolling carts, cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no back flow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed opening in bottom shelves under front counter and around pipe fitting near furnace. Instructed manager to seal all openings in shelving and around pipe fittings in all areas.

Source: chicago.gov
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Main Kitchen/ Employees Cafeteria, 160 E Pearson St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 day ago

Report date: Apr 24, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: food storage containers identified with common name of food bulk food ( sugar, salt. . ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: ice scoops at main … See More
ice makers are tethered with a chain, instructed to keep all multi-use utensils free from any tethering for better washing.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cold food station walk-in cooler missing insulation around cooling lines, instructed to install.

Source: chicago.gov
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Dunkin Donuts, 7921 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 day ago

Report date: Apr 24, 2024
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practices … See More
by food handlers such as a female employee had on plastic gloves and pulled the garbage can out to place trash inside of it then changed gloves,remove a box from prep table and but inside of walk in cooler came back to prep area with same gloves on and prepared a food order removed bacon from prep cooler and placed on tray that went into oven without changing gloves and washing hands after every possible contamination. The same employee washed hands and then changed gloves at another time with gloves on pulled down her shirt and procedded to handle food again. Another employee had on gloves and pulled up her pants and went into beverage cooler and then handled a cup to make a drink for customer without washing hands. Spoke with manager on hand washing. (priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at front main prep area hand sink soap was provided during inspection must provide and maintain at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in dish washing area.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers(squeeze bottles) when not in original package

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 30 or more mice droppings on floor inside of chemical storage closet. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/24/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must elevate food storage boxes off of floor in rear food storage area.

46. Gloves used properly
- comments: observed employees not changing gloves after every possible contaimination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must eliminate crates used in rear storage for storage must eliminate and provide adequate shelving units.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide a garbage can with lid in additional staff toilet room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris build up floor drain underneath 1- compartment dump sink and walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must remove,elevate and organize articles of unused equipment in rear storage area/office off of floor and away from walls.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2585468 11/20/23 not corrected #38-6-202. 15 : observed the weather stripping on the bottom of the rear exit door in poor repair(worn). Must replace and maintain to prevent entry point for pests. #55-6-501. 12 : must clean the floors in corners in the front prep area and floors through out the rear dry storage area. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Source: chicago.gov
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368
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Rosatis, 1339 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 days ago

Report date: Apr 25, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels in the front prep area, handwashing sink, or at the handwashing sink in the kitchen prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at … See More
hand sinks at all times. The food handler obtained paper towels for the handwashing sink during the inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

Source: chicago.gov
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Sky Chop Suey Inc, 8616 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 days ago

Report date: Apr 25, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 live roach activity still noted on premises in the following areas: 1 adult roach on base coving next to office door, 1 adult roach beneath wok line on floor, 1 adult … See More
roach on 2-compartment sink drain board, 3 multigenerational nymphs found on hot holding line and beneath mounted cutting boards. 1 nymph inside water boiler hot-holding equipment. 1 nymph on floor at wok line. Instd to eliminate all roach activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and have updated pest control service receipt dated after today. Priority 7-38-020(a).

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed wok line cooking equipment to be heavily rusted and not smooth or easily-cleanable. Instructed to remove rust or replace equipment and maintain smooth, easily-cleanable, and corrosion-resistant nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed 2-compartment sink near water boiler to be poorly sealed with caulk splitting. Instructed to properly seal 2-compartment sink to wall to prevent seepage or spillage behind fixed equipment.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13: observed all nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment (wok station, fryers), cold-holding equipment (interior and exterior including door gaskets, and motor hardware) to be soiled with food debris and grease. Instructed to clean and sanitize nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment to remove excessive build up of soil and grease and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outdoor waste refusal area ground to be soiled with grease and food debris. Instructed to clean outdoor waste refusal area ground and maintain clean.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed exterior of outdoor grease receptacle to be soiled with encrusted grease and food debris. Instructed to clean ourdoor waste and grease receptacles at adequate frequency to prevent build up of encrusted grease and debris and maintain clean.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed hole in lower wall near office door and wallpaper peeling off. Instructed to repair hole or replace wall coating and maintain walls in food preparation areas as smooth and easily-cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12: observed floors along wok line, in rear storage area, near mop sink, beneath cooling equipment, and in front area to be soiled with grease and food debris. Instructed to clean floors at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and debris and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-501. 14 observed wok line hood ventilation system to be soiled with grease and debris. Instructed to clean hood ventilation system and change filters at adequate frequency to prevent build up of grease and debris and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
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New Taste Of Chicago Inc, 11101 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 days ago

Report date: Apr 25, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no soap at handwashing sink in employee restroom. Instructed to have soap at handsink at all times. Manager added soap to restroom. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned … See More
& sanitized
- comments: ice cream dipper well in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean free of build up.

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

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting boards need replacing when worn with dark marks instructed to replace and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: rubber gaskets on reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning and or replacing where worn. Correct and maintain.

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

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: leak at 3 compaertment sink faucet in need of repair. Instructed to correct and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: unisex toilet in need of waste can with lid. Instructed to provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: any unnecessary equipment or other items in need of removing to keep premises clutter free instructed to correct and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
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Jibarito's Y Mas South Side, 6601 W Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 days ago

Report date: Apr 25, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at rear handsink near 3-compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all times.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed 5lbs … See More
of rice at improper hot hold temperature of 81. 1f. Instructed to discard and maintain all hot-held foods at 135f or higher. (the person in charge voluntarily discarded 5lbs of rice at a cost of $20). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 40 live fruit flies throughout the premises in all prep areas as well as the dining area. Instructed person in charge to abate activity with assistance of licensed pest control service and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed rust build-up on the bottoms of prep tables. Observed residue on shelving in the walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas free of residue and rust.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed peeling paint on walls in rear prep area near three-compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Source: chicago.gov
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Catalyst Elementary Circle Rock, 5600 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, Il, USA

5 days ago

Report date: Apr 25, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 60 small black live flies flying throughout the rear prep area and on heavy equipment, throughout the dry storage room, and in the cafeteria. Noted approximately 20 small rodent droppings behind … See More
heavy equipment in rear prep scattered along the wall and alongside covered mixe in the corner. Instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize said areas. Must eliminate pest activity on the premises. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed back door leading to outside receptacle area with at least 1/4 inch gap between door and floor. Instructed rodent-proof said door to prevent pest entry.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors throughout the front and rear prep cafeteria and storage spaces need cleaning. Noted floor drain underneath 3-compartment sink with excessive organic buildup. Instructed to remove all built-up debris, clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed wall base in disrepair in cafeteria (exit door to hallway). Instructed to repair.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violation not corrected from report #2575153 on may 1, 2023. The violation states, "observed no covered receptacles inside of adult unisex toilet rooms. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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