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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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The Anchor Fish & Chicken, 9305 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 27, 2025
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: no metal stem thermometer on site; instructed to provide for measuring temperatures of food.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: no splash guard at front exposed handsink; instructed to provide… See more

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Bacinos Italian Grill, 248 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 27, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign or poster near hand washing sink in bar area. Must provide and maintain.

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

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Jewel Food Store #3344, 1220 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 27, 2025
7. No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
- comments: male employee blowing and digging in his nose in the front food prep area of the meat department. Instructed to blow nose in the toilet room and properly wash hands when done.… See more

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Harold's Chicken #36, 1361 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 27, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees' health policies must be provided and maintained. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

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

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Sugar Moon, 3612 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 27, 2025
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed no sneeze guard in place for pastry items including danishes, coffee cakes, and foccacia; items were positioned at customer face level without proper protection displayed on top of display cases.… See more

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Valle Lindo Coffee Shop, 2637 N Central Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 27, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with sanitation manager training.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time… See more

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Bang Bang, 2051 N California Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 27, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed time/temperature control for safety foods (variety of raw pork sausage patty) at improper cold holding temperatures of 48. 6f located in cold holding unit in prep. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 5 lbs… See more

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Buffalo Wild Wings, 707 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 27, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front door. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.

Source: chicago.gov

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Taco Mario's, 2300 S Throop St, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 27, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: cold holding unit not able to maintain a required temperature of 41�f or lower. The ambient temperature was 50. 4�f. Instructed to have the unit serviced to maintain the required temperature. Priority violation 7-38-005 no… See more

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Mcdonald's, 4338 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 27, 2025
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle for disposal of sanitary products.

Source: chicago.gov

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