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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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Regulatory Report

China Garden Chinese Restaurant, 10912 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 12, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: over 100 rodent droppings scattered on shelving units, rolling carts, prep tables, utility sink basin and floors along walls and corners in prep, storage, furnace, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to call… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Jan 12, 2026
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: all togo containers must be up off the floor. Do not store containers on floor or under shelving unit. Correct and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors at… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

783   Comments Comment

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Steak City, 5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 12, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while foods… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #fries #frenchfries #coleslaw

136   Comments Comment

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107th Food Mart, 10701 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 12, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: no thermometer in the prep cooler. Instructed to obtain and maintain a working thermometer in all coolers.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: rodent activity found on the premises. 40 in the… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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4 Seasons, 4755 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 9, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found rodents activity in main kitchen and behind hot water heater, found about 20 rat dropping behind chest freezers. Instructed manager to eliminate rodents activity. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

136   Comments Comment

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Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 2459 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 9, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed two of the three exposed handwashing sinks inaccessible. Found bins and metal containers stored inside the handwashing sinks in the prep/dishwashing area. Instructed must keep sinks clear and easily accessible for… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Poncitlan 5, 3400 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 12, 2026
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed improper hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink. Found temperature at 94-97. 1f. Instructed manager hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be maintained at least 110. 0f during all times… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Ali's Food Mart, 1308 S Central Park Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 9, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certficate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef

Regulatory Report

Jus Chick-hen, 3602 W 16th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 9, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 60 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners inside furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates