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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

Starbucks (t3 L1), 11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 6, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed white mineral build up on the interior of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed an accumulation of white mineral build up on the… See more

#starbucks #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Jan 6, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 60 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners inside kitchen electrical room. Observed several flying insects in dish washing and washroom areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Regulatory Report

El Taco Azteca, 2151 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 6, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: handwashing sign needed in prep area instructed to install and maintain

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers in need of proper labeling with commodity name. Instructed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Luigi's Pizza, 4212 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 6, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed missing thermometers inside coolers. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers in all coolers.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 rat droppings scattered on floor in storage closet, water… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Chiya Chai Cafe, 2770 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 6, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with a valid original certificate while preparing and serving milk, samosas, chicken, and chopped tomatoes. Instructed to provide at least one certified… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #milk #yogurt

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Fuga Nutrition, 2850 W 63rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 31, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed expired city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate on site, at the time of inspection, while time temperature control for safety, tcs, foods are stored, prepared/handled and served. Instructed a… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, 10331 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 30, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed manager william klein on site without the city of chicago foodservice manager certification. Inform that a manager with the certification needs to be on site from open to close while tcs… See more

#popeyes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #lemonade #soda

Report date: Dec 29, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at the time of inspection while time and temperature control for safety (tcs) foods are stored, handled and served. Informed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Regulatory Report

La Canasta Bakery, 3575 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 29, 2025
28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: observed open rodent bait in and on meat slicer on bottom shelf of prep table. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain said area. Pic removed bait sanitized and placed slicer in… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #meat