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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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Culver's, 4347 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 20, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed low temperature chemical dish machine not properly sanitizing, chemical sanitizer chlorine observed at 0ppm. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain chemical sanitizing at minimum of 50ppm of chlorine. Priority violation #7-38-025.… See more

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Symphony Of South Shore, 2425 E South Shore Dr, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 20, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-601. 11(a) observed a black substance inside of the ice machine above the ice maker. Instructed to remove ice as well as clean and sanitize the interior of the machine. Priority foundation. Citation issued… See more

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New Archview Restaurant, 3480 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 20, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the front doors with 1/4" gaps in between doors. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 20… See more

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Midtown Athletic Club And Hotel, 2444 N Elston Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 20, 2025
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: found a food employee drinking from a cup placing that cup on a cutting board in the rear prep area. Food employee eating meal at pizza station. Instructed management that employees must… See more

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The Hut, 3601 S California Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 20, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting board with deep, dark grooves and heavily stained in front prep area. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards at all times

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained… See more

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Grand Rising Cafe, 2632 E 75th St, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 20, 2025
59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violation from 11/12/25 not corrected, report #2626925. Violation #38 over 150 mouse droppings found under grill in kitchen and on floor in basement in both sections of basement. Instructed to remove… See more

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Fatso's, 2258 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

####Report date: Nov 20, 2025
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors behind cook line not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: pipes for soda fountain running on floor behind cooking lining… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #soda

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El Taconazo La Fiesta Inc., 2700 N Central Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 19, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at handsinks in prep area. Instructed person in charge to place handwashing signs at all handsinks.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed build up of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Bittersweet, 2019 S Laflin St, Chicagoo, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 19, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the person in charge without a valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #egg #milk

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Sammy's Breakfast, 250 E 103rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 19, 2025
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: 4-603. 15 observed no written procedure for the clean in place equipment (large mixing equipment). Instructed to provide.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed a minor black… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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