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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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See Thru Chinese Kitchen, 10939 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 9, 2025
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed large can opener with the blue ball handle in the rear dish washing/prep area with a build up of dirt and dark grime. Instructed to clean and maintain as a… See more

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Del Refugio Bakery, 5005 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 9, 2025
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no written procedure posted or neccesary items outlined in policy available on site for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide… See more

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Six Penny Bit, 5800 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 9, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no valid… See more

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Bacci Cafe And Pizzeria, 4367 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 9, 2025
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed facility without a chemical test kit on site for the sanitizer (bleach) being used for sanitizing. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration of a… See more

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Farmer's Fridge, 5555 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 9, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hot running water at handwash sink in prep area h where employees are actively working, current temperature at 60. 0f. Instd to provide hot running water under city pressure (100f-120f) at… See more

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North Center Prime, 4138-4142 N Lincoln, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 9, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no signage notifying food employees to wash hands provided at the left-hand main cook line handwashing sink. Instructed to provide adequate signage to all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times.… See more

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Harold's Chicken Shack #35, 12700 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 9, 2025
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 observed male food handlers with beards and without beard guards. Instructed all food handlers with beards must wear beard guards while handling any foods.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: 3-304. 12 observed scoops… See more

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Ryuu Asian Bbq, 2766 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 9, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: front prep area hand wash sink not draining, water leaking on kitchen's floor. Instructed manager to repair hand wash sinks and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied… See more

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Granny's Daycare Center, 157 W 119th St, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 9, 2025
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed food debris inside of the refrigerator in the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 observed a leak on the p-trap of the… See more

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Cics Avalon Park/south Shore, 1501 E 83rd Pl, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Dec 8, 2025
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed cup used as dispensing utensil for ice. Instructed manager to provide proper ice dispensing utensil with handle stored above ice to prevent contamination.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed… See more

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