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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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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Report date: Mar 10, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified manager on site while tcs items such as pasta were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee #pasta

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Sweet Mandy B's, 1208 W Webster Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed damaged ceiling tile in office located in basement across from prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent pest entry.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

259   Comments Comment

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Onimaki, 1424 W Taylor St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed female employee washing multi use utensils with only soap and water, rinsing off and placing on shelf to dry. 3-compartment sink not set up nor any sanitizer used. Instd on proper set up… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #salmon #sushi #tuna #roll

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Tropicuba, 5606 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed water filter attached to hand washing sink faucet in front coffee area. Must remove.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 6-3-2025, report 2618473. 49-… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee

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Mc Donalds, 5153 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot running water at the handwashing sinks in the men and women washrooms water temperatures ranging from (57. 7f-65. 5f). Instructed management handwashing sinks water temperature must be provided of… See more

#mcdonalds #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Starbucks Reserve Roastery, 646 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4 inch gap at entrance/exit door sweep on erie st. Side. Must rodent proof door.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no food allergen training certificates for food managers. Instructed all… See more

#starbucks #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Hacienda De Pena, 3231-3237 W 63rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice machine in rear prep area with residue on door. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled with common… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sugar

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Harry's Cafe, 350 E Superior St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found dishwash area handwash sink inoperatable, both hot and cold water handles disconnected with water valve turned off due to water leaking in wall behind said sink. Instructed manager must repair/maintain dishwash… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Taco Bell, 178 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 6, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: pic doesn't have a valid… See more

#tacobell #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken