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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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Noble Thai, 1371 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 13, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: an obstructed hand-wash sink in the basement prep kitchen, where full food production is taking place during inspection, was found to have a high chair placed in front of the sink, and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #rice

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Jerk Man, 7723 S State St, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 13, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #cream #sourcream #lemon

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Okini Buffet Hibachi, Inc., 6560 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 13, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14: observed the handwashing sink in the front hibachi prep area without a handwashing sign. Instructed to provide and maintain.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments:… See more

#buffet #hibachi #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Oriental Chop Suey, 1820 W 95th St, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 12, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed one small mouse dead inside of a trap in the rear boiler room area. Instructed to remove.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the sides of the cooking equipment and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Aug 11, 2025
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevated all food items six inches off floor.

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Rainbow Finer Food & Liquor, 6316 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 11, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no valid city of chicago food service managers certificate on premises as required for the sell of fresh meat. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

38. Insects,… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #meat

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Supermercado El Ranchito, 2414-2416 W 47th St, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 11, 2025
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed male food handler putting bare hands in large container of ready to eat nopales salad and eating, then continuing to mix salad, placing hands… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #salad #taco

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Cafe Michelle, 200 N Lakefront Dr, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 14, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-202. 12 (a): observed improper minimum water temperatures ranging between 75. 6-95. 2f at handwashing sinks facility. Observed improper minimum water temperatures at handwashing sinks in private women and men's washrooms and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Big Star, 1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 14, 2025
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practices by male food handlers while handling dirty to clean dishes, also a male food handler handling a soiled towel and a cooked tortilla shell in his hand while he wiped… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #salad #salsa #taco #tortilla #patio

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Le Cafe Grill, 1889-1891 N Winnebago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 14, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed facility without a verifiable city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee #potato #steak