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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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Tatas Tacos, 4929 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 14, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed container of flour without label in prep area. Instructed to label all ingredients that are not in original packaging.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: found the three… See more

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Langosta Nayarita, 3118 W 59th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 14, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed excessive amount of black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine. Ice used for human consumption. Instructed person in charge to clean and repair ice machine, removing and discarding ice in bin. Priority… See more

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Stan's Donuts & Coffee, 5225 S Harper Ct, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 14, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels at the hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towels… See more

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Kisha's Kitchen, 857 W 115th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 14, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no hand washing signage at the rear hand washing sink in the dish washing area. Instructed to provide signage and maintain signage at the rear hand washing sink.

40. Personal cleanliness… See more

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Chip City, 637 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 13, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: broken hand washing signage fallen from the wall at the rear hand washing sink. Instructed to replace.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no proof of food handler… See more

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Giordano's Restaurant, 6314 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 13, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- Comments: Observed approximately 5lbs of TCS food (marinara sauce, cooked chicken) at improper cold holding temperatures of 48.5-48.9°F. Instructed person in charge that all cold held TCS foods must be at 41°F and below. Person in… See more

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Subway, 11629 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 13, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found evidence of rodent activity on the premises. 20 rodent droppings in the corner behind the walk in cooler; 20 in the corner on the side of the reach in cooler in the… See more

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Carnitas El Ojon Estilo Michoacan, 6356 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 13, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handsink in prep area with no hot running water. Instructed person in charge to repair and restore hot water at handsink. Priority violation 7-7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov

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I.h.o.p. Restaurant, 4210 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 13, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no certified food manager present with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate while tcs foods (gravy,soups,eggs etc. ) are being prepared and served. Certified manager javaid ahmed arrived on… See more

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True Food Kitchen, 1-9 W Erie St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 12, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following tcs items stored prep cooler on cook line stored at the stated improper temperatures: lasagna at 48.4f, hamburgers at 46.4, and fish at 43.7f. Management discarded approximately 20lbs of product valued at… See more

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