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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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Burger King, 2838-2840 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 29, 2025
50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed no hot & cold water at three compartment sink 1 basin faucet in dish area. Informed person in charge facility must repair and maintain. Facility plumber on site made repair hot… See more

#burgerking #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #soda

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Joy Chicago, 3313-3315 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 29, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed pest control log book with… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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La Panaderia Central Bakery, 4348 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 29, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted deep cuts and stains on cutting board attached to deli prep cooler. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Uncle Ben's Grill, 456 N Damen Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 29, 2025
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: 3-603. 11 : observed no consumer advisory reminder on menu board and all items asterisked on table menu of consuming raw and undercooked foods. Must correct, provide, and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)

37.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Taconazo El Original #1, 4124 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 29, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of pest activity. Noted approximately 20 mouse droppings under cook's line hand sink in front of prep area. Instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize the affected area. Recommends additional service from… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cooks

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Austin Empowerment Coalition, 1256 N Waller Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 29, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot running water at the handwashing sink in the food prep/dishwashing area. When the hot water knob is turned no water comes out. Instructed to repair hot water at handwashing… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, 1415 N Wood St, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 28, 2025
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package(shakers,squeeze bottles,bulk,etc)

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: 3-304. 12 : must remove scoops and containers from inside of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Regulatory Report

Tacombi, 1442 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 28, 2025
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: 3-304. 12 : observed scoops in rice and sugar stored with handle in food. Instructed manager to store scoops with handles facing upward.

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #rice #sugar

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Shanghai Inn Restaurant, 4723 N Damen Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 29, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no written employee health policy on site for all employees. Must provide verification (signatures) all employees are aware of health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

15. Food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #shrimp #milk #patio

Regulatory Report

Mcdonalds, 2315 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 28, 2025
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: male and female food handlers/employees in the food prep areas and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to obtain and maintain wearing hair restraints while in the food prep areas.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments:… See more

#mcdonalds #chicago #illinois #unitedstates