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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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El Azteca, 4154-4158 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 17, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: beans at 50f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 4 lbs of products worth $5.… See more

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Richmond Tavern, 2944 W Grand Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 17, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111---found no licensed pest control logbook available on premises. Instructed to provide a pest control logbook with a complete contents (contract/service agreement, service report, chemicals used, copy of the idph license, etc.… See more

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Su Casa, 49 E Ontario St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 17, 2026
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris on exterior of dishmachine, inside prep area coolers and prep tables. Instructed manager must clean equipment and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: mop sink pipe leaking also… See more

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White Castle, 7550 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 17, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no original city of chicago certified food manager certificate posted on site. Instructed manager to ensure a city of chicago certified food manager and original certicate are on site at all… See more

#whitecastle #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Northwest Early Childhood Center, 5252 N Long, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 16, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink in room 110 with no water. Battery on dispenser appears to be malfunctioning; observed hot water with a maximum hot water temperature of 82 f in room 204… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Farnsworth School, 5414 N Linder (5500w), Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 16, 2026
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside dumpster receptacles with lids unable to close. Instructed manager to ensure all lids are closed and tight fitting on outside dumpster receptacles. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)

Source: chicago.gov

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Pak Sweets, 2326 W Devon Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 16, 2026
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the exterior of the grease trap located beneath the 3-compartment sink. Clean all cooking equipment with encrusted grease buildup including the oven, deep fryers and stoves. Clean the stainless steel storage shelves at the… See more

#vons #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cooks

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Michael Faraday Elementary, 3250 W Monroe St (100s), Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 16, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water (66. 1f) at handwashing sink in third floor staff washroom. Observed no running water at handwashing sink in washroom in pre-k room 105. Instructed manager to provide at… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Wingstop, 800 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 16, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker,"ice is used for human consumption". Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized… See more

#wingstop #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Cermak Produce, 1711 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 16, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the walk-in cooler where raw meat is cut, packaged, and grounded. Instructed to provide and maintain.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments:… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #fruit #meat

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