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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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Baha Restaurant, 4842-4846 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 12, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed high temperature warewashing machine not meeting hot water sanitizer requirements of at least 180�f for the final rinse temperature. Final rinse temperature recorded at 135�f during inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pepper #sugar

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Cermak Produce, 5220 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 12, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: fly glue strips hanging from ceiling in bakery prep area. Instd to remove and use proper insect control devices only.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
-… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #meat

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Aramark - Cafe Central, 5758 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 12, 2025
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory and disclosure on menu in sushi prep area. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory and disclosure on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
-… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee #sushi

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Maria's Mexican Resturant, 9440 W Foster Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 11, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed build up of black slime in interior of ice machine used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cream #icecream

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South China Kitchen Inc., 11631 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 11, 2025
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 observed spices out of the original packaging in containers located by the wok cooking station. Instructed to label all spices that are out of the original packaging.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Honey Berry, 901 S State St, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 12, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: upn re-inspection today observed 1 out of the 2 hand washing sinks in the food prep areas still at an inadequate hot water temperature of 65-70f. Instructed to maintain all hand washing… See more

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United Grill, 4803 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 12, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice machine located in kitchen with a build-up of black and brown substance on interior shield and surfaces. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Priority foundation violation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Whale Fish And Chicken, 4955 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 12, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at handsinks. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed gaskets on small… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Mariano's #8527 Ukranian Village, 2021 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 12, 2025
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2621174 7/24/25 not corrected:#10-5-202. 12 (b-d): must repair or replace cold running water faucet at first sink in employees women's toilet room. #47-4-501. 12 : must repair or replace worn/deep… See more

#marianos #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #frozenfood

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La Perla Tapatia #2, 3800-03810 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Sep 12, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed raw wood door frame exposed at entrence of rear prep, instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

55. Physical facilities installed,… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee