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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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Regulatory Report

The Slab Bar-b-que Llc, 1918 E 71st St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 9, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11 observed a stained cutting board attached to the small prep cooler. Instructed to replace.

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: 3-501. 13 observed inadequate thawing of tcs foods, observed frozen beef… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef

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La Autentica De Guerrero, 3051 N Central Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 9, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: no person in charge on site at time of inspection. Must have a person in charge on site at all times. Priority foundation violation.

2. City of chicago food service… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #meat

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Hanson Park, 5411 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 9, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 30 mouse droppings on the floor of the service line under the handwashing sink, behind 2-door upright cooler, and under storage rack along… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Wm Penn Elementary/kipp Ascend Charter, 1616 S Avers, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 9, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water (75. 9f-79. 5f) at handwashing sinks in lower-level boys' and girls' washroom. Instructed manager to provide hot water all handwashing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Clemente Comm (h/s), 1147 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 9, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty while time and temperature control for safety (tcs) foods are stored, handled and served. Instructed that a certified food manager must… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Mc Gee's Jukebox Lounge Inc, 7000 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 9, 2026
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15// noted water spraying outward from faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected within specified time frame on the… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #orange

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Gourmet Deli & Subs, 12201-12209 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 6, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: rodent droppings found on the premises. 40 rodent droppings under the chips storage racks and on the lower shelf of the prep table in front of the 3-compartment sink in the rear. Instructed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chips

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La Palma Express, 7020 W Grand Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 6, 2026
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the 3-door stand up cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Moon's Sandwich Shop, 16 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 6, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed an expired, original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with a valid… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates