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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Report date: Apr 15, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 10lbs. Cooked turkey claws-54. 9f-55. 4f on storage rack. 7lbs. Cooked turkey tips-54. 9f on prep table. 4oz. Cut lettuce-71. 6f. 1. 5lbs. Sliced tomato-58. 3f on … See More
topside of prep cooler. 15. 6lbs. Cooked greens-45. 7f. 6lbs. Cooked spaghetti- 44. 1f-45. 6f inside of 1- door glass reach in cooler. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 40. 6 lbs. $234. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperatures of 1- door glass reach in cooler at 46. 4f and 2- door prep cooler at 72. 3f with tcs ready to eat foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on units. Must have cold holding units at 41. 0f. Once repaired email letter to cdphfood@cityofchicago. Org. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide a thermometer for 2- door prep cooler.

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

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 30 or more live small flies on walls at mopsink and exterior of walk in cooler and wall above storage rack in between walk in cooler & freezer and flying around premises. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/15/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on surfaces throughout prep areas.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 4- compartment sink. Must provide and maintain. (priroity foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from grill table, prep tables, fryer cabinet,prep coolers,rolling carts,walk in cooler- shelving units.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside shared garbage dumpsters lid missing on one of the dumpsters must repair or replace to be tight fitting. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace loose wall base in prep area,upper wall damaged in lobby.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean food and dirt debris build up from walls throughout premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean excessive debris build up on both filters and hood of cooking equipment.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must place small smoker underneath hood of cooking equipment.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must replace burntout light at hood of cooking equipment.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no food allergen for food manares must provide and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 19, 2024
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no disclosure for consumer advisory on menus. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory disclosure on all menus. Priority foundation 7-38-005

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet on … See More
hand washing sink and 3-compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed hand washing sink, toilet, and urinal in need of cleaning in bar men washroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain to prevent odors.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water damage on ceiling in restaurant women and men washrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed ventilation fan not operable in bar women washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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Report date: Apr 17, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: some bulk storage containers not labeled in rear prep area; label containers where needed.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: found wiping cloths on prep tables; instructed to store in a … See More
sanitizing solution when not in use.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed all utensils on site in need of detail cleaning and sanitizing prior to use. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize all multi use utensenils and containers.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed all food contact surfaces ie. . . Tables, counters, shelving units in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease, dust and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: interior of all reach in and walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed water leaking from the ceiling area in front of the walk-in freezer; instructed to repair leak from ceiling.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: instructed to clean and maintain plumbing fixtures in washroom (toilet, sink).

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water stained ceiling tile in kitchen and rear prep area; instructed to replace tile where neeeded.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to clean the floors inside of the walk-in cooler, office area, under around and behind all kitchen and cooking equipment including storage shelves and also around the large grease bin in corner area. Instructed to clean the walls around and behind equipment where needed.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no food handler training certificates; instructed to have all food handlers obtain the required food handler training.

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Report date: Apr 18, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer for hand washing in toilet rooms of annex building-1st fl. Boy's & girl's. Main building-1st fl. Boy's & girl's.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly … See More
supplied and accessible
- comments: must provide hand washing signs in annex building-1st fl. Boy's & girl's toilet room. Main building-1st & 2nd fl. Boy's & girl's toilet rooms.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hot running water temperature at hand sinks in toilet room of main building-1st fl. Boy's 91. 6f. 1st fl. Girl's-92. 3f,93. 0f & 95. 0f. Annex building-pre-k 403-no hot nor cold runnung water at hand sink in toilet room. Must have hot running water at 100. 0f. Must repair and maintain. (priority 7-38-030(c)

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean dust build up from pre-k 403 & pre-k 102 shelving units and window exhaust fan.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace leaky and loose hot water faucet handle at 3- compartment sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must scrape chipping paint on walls in kitchen to be smooth and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor in pre-k 102 closet and pre-k 403 classroom.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no ventilation hood above oven must install and maintain.

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Report date: Apr 18, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: : observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, wheels and bases of fryers, holding units, shelving units, prep tables, rolling carts, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean … See More
and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: : observed food debris and grease buildup under all cooking equipment, holding units, prep tables, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Observed stained ceiling tiles in sales and storage areas, dust buildup on light shields and ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 17, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed the pic on site with no chicago food service certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago certified … See More
food manager (cfm) on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i. E. Potatoes, shrimp, etc. ) instructed to have a cfm on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no light inside the walk-in freezer. Instructed to provide lighting and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed the food handler's certificate on site expired. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current certificate at all times.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed the previous core violations from report #2686263, dated 12/04/2023 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: -37. Observe bulk ingredient containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label containers and maintain. -40. Observe the food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed manager to wear and maintain wearing a hair restraint while in the food prep and dish washing area. -43. Observed the ice and ingredient scoops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to remove from being stored on the bins and containers and to use a clean container to store scoops. Maintain same. -49. Observe the interior/exterior of the fryers with grease, food and dirt. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. -55. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front prep area. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tile and maintain. -55. Observe the floors under/around the deep fryers with grease build up and floors in the corners and around the sinks with dirt. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors. Walls around the hot holding unit and cooking equipment with food splatter and dirt. Instructed manager to clean and maintain walls. -58. Observed the certified food manager on site without the food allergen training certificate. Instructed the manager to meet requirement and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

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Report date: Apr 16, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink not accessible in kitchen observed a dish rack with dishes stored on top of hand sink and toast is being prepared not able to wash hands. Dish rack … See More
was removed during inspection. Must keep accessible at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in staff toilet room near after school room.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide a thermometer for hot holding unit.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap along bottom of front entry door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 50 or more mice droppings in tadpole-in lower cubbies and on toy shelves. Supply closet-inside of storage cabinet,on floor next to mop sink,storage shelf. Bumblebees closet -on floor next to cots. Superstars-along wall of windows & in closet in between clutter. Laundry room- on floor underneath chairs & next to furnace. Also. Evidence of appx. 10 or more live small flies under lower cabinets and flying around in kitchen. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/16/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must provide a splash guard at hand sink in kitchen.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must apply a sealant or paint raw wood cabinet surfaces in kitchen.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must replace missing cabinet door front in kitchen.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean dust build up from all class rooms cubbies and shelving units,window sills in superstars. Food splatter on cabinets in kitchen. Must defrost ice build up in tadpole freezer.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide lids on garbage cans in staff toilet rooms.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace loose wall bases in superstars,lovebugs & bumblebees. Stained ceiling tiles in kitchen.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate,remove and organize massive amount of clutter off of floor and away from walls in all class room closets,storage closets,mopsink closet,furnance room and in hallway near superstars classroom.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris and dust build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including furnance room.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must replace burntout lights in lovebugs,kitchen.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 18, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person-in-charge with city of chicago certified manager certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain person-in-charge on-site at all times with city of chicago certified manager certificate. … See More
Priority foundation violation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no food handler staff with city of chicago certified manager certificate on-site at time of inspection while preparing tcs foods (refried beans, cooked rice, etc. ). Instructed to provide at least city of chicago certified manager and maintain certificate on-site at all times that tcs food is prepared or handled. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwashing cleanser not provided at bar area handwashing sink. Instructed to provide handwashing cleanser to all handwashing sinks at all times. Person-in-charge provided soap to bar area handwashing sink. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) violation combined with above citation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwashing sink at the bar area blocked by beverage cart and inaccessible. Instructed to maintain all handwashing sinks on-site are free from obstructions and accessible. Person-in-charge removed obstruction from handwashing sink. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) violation combined with above citation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no disposable paper towels provided at all handwashing sinks throughout the facility (kitchen area, server area, bar area). Instructed to provide disposable paper towels to all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times. Person-in-charge added disposable paper towels to all handwashing sinks on-site. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed clean linens in direct contact with food, used to cover dough in the walk-in cooler rack. Instructed to remove linens and only use linens in contact with food to line a food container for service.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths left out of sanitizer solution while wet at bar 3-compartment sink. Found wiping cloths stored in 3-compartment sink basin submerged in water with no sanitizer. Instructed to maintain wiping cloths used for wiping equipment surfaces in water with adequate sanitizer.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed small leak at kitchen area handwashing sink drain plumbing. Instructed to repair handwashing sink drain plumbing and maintain plumbing fixtures in good repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed sliding door to utility sink/water heater closet to be in poor repair and stuck. Instructed to repair or replace utility closet door and maintain facility and doors in good repair.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified manager with proof of allergen awareness training on-site. Instructed to provide allergen awareness training for all certified managers and maintain certificates on-site at all times.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 16, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in rear staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

37. Food properly labeled; … See More
original container
- comments: observed bulk seasoning not labeled in deli rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates used as shelving in liquor storage room. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, fryers, holding units, shelving units, cabinets, prep tables, sinks in deli, bakery, produce prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking sprayer on prep sink in rear deli, leaking backflow device under scrape sink near dish machine in deli, leaking toilet in rear women staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excess water, food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in deli, meat and produce areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in deli prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Source: chicago.gov
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