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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 Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria, 1834 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 29, 2026

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no paper towels at basement prep area handsink or front service counter handsink. Pic provided handtowels at both sinks during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not… See more

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Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins, 1231 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 29, 2026
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease and food debris on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on floors along… See more

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Chitown Chicken, 4152 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 28, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-102.14---observed no person-in-charge present with city of chicago certified manager certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101.11---observed no certified food manager on site or valid… See more

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Tacos El Jefe Inc, 6440 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 28, 2026
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods held for more than 24 hours (cooked chicken, cooked pork carnitas, cooked beans and salsas etc. ) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be… See more

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Siam Thai, 1329 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 27, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwashing sink obstructed with a small pan of shrimp inside basin. Instucted pic to remove. Handwashing sinks are for handwashing only. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c)

55. Physical facilities installed,… See more

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Nettelhorst Elementary, 3252 N Broadway (600w), Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 27, 2026
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201.16: **C** wall and ceiling coverings and coatings observed chipped paint on the walls in the main lunchroom area, staff toilet rooms across from lunchrooms and staff toilet room in engine room. Instructed… See more

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Pequod's Pizza, 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 28, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: noted the interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir and interior ice shoot with black and pink slime substance. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005… See more

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Los Hermanos Food & Liquor, 4101-4103 W 47th St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 27, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no disposable paper towels for hand drying at handwashing sink in employee all gender washroom. Corrected on site disposable paper towels for hand drying at handwashing sink in employee all gender… See more

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Potbelly Sandwich Works, 924 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 24, 2026
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19: **c** nonfood-contact surfaces observed soda crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #soda

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Nathan Davis Elementary, 3014 W 39th Pl, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 24, 2026
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: 2-501. 11: observed all necessary items not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to maintain on premises all necessary… See more

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