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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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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

#giordanos #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken

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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

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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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

#ihop #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #gravy

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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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