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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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Mama's African Restaurant/chez Lisa Loboko, 6606 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 27, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge with no sanitation manager certificate. Must provide.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: found no city of chicago sanitation certificate posted while handling… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #fish

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Taqueria Atotonilco 1, 3916 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 27, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 10 rat droppings on ledge near multi-use containers along basement stairway. Observed over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor and pallets in basement storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #bowl

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St. Stanislaus, 1255 N Noble St, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 27, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed improper temperature at 73.4f and 69.2f at the handwashing sinks in the boys washroom near the lunchroom/cafeteria. Instructed handwashing sinks must be maintained with hot water and must be at least… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #milk

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Foodsmart, 3413-3419 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 27, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following tcs foods at improper temperatures during the time of inspection. Approximatley 55 galloons of milk products, creamers stored inside reach in cooler stored between 53f-58f. Noted approximately 473 lbs of tcs food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #bacon #beef #chicken #pasta #sausage #sushi #turkey #vegan #bean #milk

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Swadesi Cafe, 328 S Jefferson St, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 27, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person-in-charge on-site with city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate at time of inspection. Instructed to provide at least one person-in-charge with city of chicago… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #coffee #wrap

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Colectivo Coffee, 2261 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 27, 2026
2. City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
- Comments: Observed no City of Chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate while preparing and serving TCS foods (sliced deli meat, yogurt, chicken, guacamole). Instructed to provide at least one… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #guacamole #meat #yogurt

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Borelli's, 2124 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 27, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present with a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate at… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pizza

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Jay's Backyard Bbq, 5604 W Division St, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 27, 2026
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Instructed to provide and maintain signed employee health policy for each employee working on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010, citation issued.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Sushi Dokku / Booze Box, 823 W Randolph St, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 26, 2026
14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: dates not recorded on shellfish tags of when the last oyster from the container was sold or served. Instd to record date on shellfish tags of when the last oyster from the… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Portillo's Hot Dogs, 520 W Taylor St, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 26, 2026
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: multiple male food handlers without beard restraints. Instd to wear beard restraints and maintain

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: worn sealant/caulking inbetween wall and handwash sink in tomato… See more

#portillos #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #tomato

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