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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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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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #fish

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Taqueria El Ranchito, 2829 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 12, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towel 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 towel… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #rice #soup #bean #pintobean #frozenfood

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Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade, 101 E 51st St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 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

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Oud Coffee & Cafe, 714 N Wells, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 12, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified manager on site at time of inspection while tcs items such as eggs were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee on site at all times holding a valid city… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee #milk

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Greentea Japanese Restaurant, 2336 N Clark St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 12, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hand washing sink located in the basement prep area where sushi rice is prepared. Instructed to install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #fish #rice #sushi #patio

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Ramen-san / Il Porcellino, 59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 11, 2026
29. Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
- comments: observed no records kept on site for vacuum packaging. Management discarded approximately 5lbs of vacuum packaged miso salmon valued at approximately $20. Instructed to maintain records for vacuum packaging on site at all times as… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #salmon

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Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade, 810 W 59th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 11, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed facility without… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #fish

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Big Apple Finer Foods Inc, 2345 N Clark St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 11, 2026
29. Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
- Comments: Noted a reduced oxygen packaging machine in the premises being used without a HACCP plan. Observed several different vacuum packaged meats such as sausage patties, hot dogs, pork etc. on display in coolers for sale… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sausage #pork #egg #meat #milk

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Nicky's, 5801 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 11, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage in customer restroom. Instructed person in charge handwashing signage is required at all handsinks.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed rust on interior side of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Los Cuates Mercado, 4531-4535 W Marquette Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 11, 2026
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed excessive amount of grime and debris on shelving inside walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to detail clean or replace.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed three compartment sink with… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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