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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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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

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Dollar Tree #650, 112 W 87th St, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 13, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 3 dead rodents on glue trap under shelving in clothing aisle.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must remove carpet under shelving to improve… See more

#dollartree #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Ravinia Brewing Company, 2601 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 13, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11: **pf** responsibility -- assignment (pic) observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #steak #milk

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D'nuez, 2000 W 18th 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 person in charge without proof of food safety management training

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Thrd Coffee Company, 1816 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 13, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed facility food handlers preparing and handling�time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #milk #patio

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Taqueria Iztatl, 2322 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 13, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted improper internal temperatures of tcs food in rear 2 door cooler, lengua 44. 8 f, tripa 47. 1 f, salsa (63. 1 & 52. 2), rice (51. 1 f - 55. 2 f), beans… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #rice #salsa #pork

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The House Of Bing, 6930 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 13, 2025
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers in need of labeling with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: all door handles to reach in coolers… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Taco Bros, 1959 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 13, 2025
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea must be provided and maintained. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #rice #shrimp #steak