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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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La Torta Chilanga 2, 5407 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jun 16, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501.111: observed over 70 rat droppings in facility. Observed rat droppings in dining area, cashier area and basement. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove rat droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended licensed pest… See more

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Burger Bull, 5736 N Elston Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jun 16, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed salt out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

38. Insects, rodents, &… See more

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Cafe Urbano, 4176 N Elston Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jun 15, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge does not have city of chicago certified food service manager certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified… See more

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Cocula Restaurant, 5241 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jun 15, 2026
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed all necessary items and written procedure not available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to obtain all necessary items and written procedure for employees to… See more

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Adamus, 10-16 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jun 12, 2026
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods such as toasted bagels being removed from toaster by male food handler and proceeded to put… See more

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Eddy's Food Mart, 3661 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jun 15, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food… See more

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Deep Purpl, 1001 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jun 15, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed smoothie/acai mix in handle of smoothie container. Instructed to wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry all parts of equipment. Time/temperature control for safety food, equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned… See more

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Yumi Express, 1233 W 99th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jun 15, 2026
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: found a food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all food handlers to wear a hair restraint and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found the interior of the deep fryers with… See more

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Jewel Food Store 3082, 6014 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jun 15, 2026
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101.19 inspector comments: observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #fruit #vegetable #milk

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