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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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Report date: May 11, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed low-temperature dishwashing machine behind bar area (not in use at the time of the inspection) not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Instructed not… See more

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Dunkin Donuts, 1316 W Cermak Rd, 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: 2-101. 11 no coc certfied food manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i. e. eggs, dairy, sausage, etc. ). Instructed to have both on-site (original certificate posted in plain… See more

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Last Sales Chance, 347 E 47th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 11, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of pest activity on premise during time of inspection. Approximately 40 small rodent droppings scattered on floor rear storage space and underneath chip racks in front of store. Instructed to remove… See more

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Cafe Tola, 2489 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 8, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during time of inspection while preparing empanadas, pork, beans, eggs. Instructed to provide at least one certificate holder on site at all… See more

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Sawyer, 5248 S Sawyer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 8, 2026
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed all necessary items when following written procedure not available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to obtain all necessary items for following written procedure for… See more

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Sawyer, 5247 S Spaulding, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 8, 2026
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed all necessary items when following written procedure not available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to obtain all necessary items for following written procedure for… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Super Mercado La Chiquita, 3555 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 8, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed missing thermometer inside deli display cooler. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers in all coolers.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4" gap at bottom left corner of overhead door… See more

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Tamarindo Loco, 3240 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2026
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: premises does not have a commercial garbage dumpster… See more

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Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade, 2101 E 71st St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 13 observed insect traps hanging in the rear over the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove and only allow pest control to install all pest traps.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402.… See more

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The Wrap Bar, 8154 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 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