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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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Colfax Foods Inc., 2600 E 87th St, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 16, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: no city of chicago sanitation certificate on site.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate or certificate… See more

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Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico, 3143 W 51st St, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 16, 2025
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: missing consumer advisory with disclosure and reminder on menu for undercooked food items (steak, eggs, beef). Instructed to disclose on the menu which foods (ex, eggs, steak, beef) can be ordered under cooked/cooked… See more

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Yummy Buffet, 3921-3925 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15--- newly installed rear exit screen door with an open 1/2 inch gap along the bottom threshold. Must provide a tight fitting rodent proof strip on the bottom threshold and tight fitting… See more

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African Food Palace, 8918 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 12, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: no one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate while handling tcs food items. Cooked ric, cooked stew etc

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments:… See more

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Jewel Food Store #3721, 6107 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: prep table in rear deli area not clean to sight and touch. Observed food handler, opening and handling deli meat (ham) on unclean/soiled surface with debris and multiple soiled scouring pads noted on same… See more

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Sunrise Cafe Chicago, 2012 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies for employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure… See more

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Monarca Restaurant, 3139-3141 N Central Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed storage racks in walk in cooler with food debris, mold and rust. Surfaces must be smooth and easy to clean. Instructed to clean and maintain

50. Hot… See more

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Old Lwiw Restaurant Inc, 2228 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 13, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed improper sanitizing at 0. 0 ppm's at 3-compartment sink of multi-use utensils. Observed 3- compartment sink without any sanitizing water at far right compartment, observed 2 female employees at separate times washing dishes… See more

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Minghin Cuisine Kitchen, 3376-3378 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 12, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed employee improperly washing dishes at the 3-compartment sink. Employee rinsed clever in 3 3-compartment sink without setting it up to wash, rinse, and sanitize as required by the code. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation… See more

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Amber Agave, 1310 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 12, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: observed an… See more

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