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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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Central Park Fresh Market, 3552 W Grand Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 16, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers in rear kitchen prep areas without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

38. Insects, rodents, & animals… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sugar

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Pantanos Restaurant Chicago, 2519-2523 W 63rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 16, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving tcs foods ( chicken, beef. . . ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

5. Procedures for… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken

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Advocate Trinity Hospital, 2320 E 93rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 16, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-501. 112(a) observed the final rinse hot water temperature at 211f per the temperature gauge. Instructed to adjust final rinse hot water temperature so that it does not exceed 194f and maintains at least… See more

#hospital #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #chicken #potato #salad #yogurt

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

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 16, 2026
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 3 door/cold holding unit at 54.5. No tcs food being stored in the cooler at time of inspection. Cooler tagged. 7-38-005 no citation issued

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments:… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #rice

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Shinya Grill & Bar, 2255 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 16, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handsink in place for handwashing located in basement next to ice machine. Per pic ice used for human consumption in bar. Instructed to install handwashing sink connected to city's plumbing… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #fish #mushroom #rice #salmon #cake

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Chicago Bru, 180 W Washington St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 16, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-204.11: observed no hand washing sink in rear right side dish washing/prep area for hand washing. Must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water, soap & towels and maintain.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Sarpinos Loop, 627 W Lake St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 15, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person-in-charge with city of chicago certified food manager training or certificate on-site. Instructed to maintain at least one person-in-charge with city of chicago certified food manager training and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pizza #salad

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Shields Annex, 4231 S Talman Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 15, 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 #salad

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Little Caesar Pizza, 1406 W 47th St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 15, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving tcs foods ( chicken, sausage. . . ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

40. Personal cleanliness… See more

#littlecaesarspizza #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #sausage

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Philly's Best, 769 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 15, 2026
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: observed employee drinking from open beverage container at the main cook line area. Instructed to provide designated areas for employees to eat, drink, or use tobacco that does not pose risk of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chili #sugar

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