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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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Bar Siena (t5/m30), 11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 1, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed hot water dish machine providing a final surface utensil temperature of 154 f. Instructed manager to ensure dish machine provides a final utensil surface temperature of 160 f to all utensils. Technician arrived… See more

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Mariano's Fresh Market, 3350 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 1, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand paper towels available at the exposed hand washing sink located behind seafood counter. Must provide hand paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Management provided paper towels… See more

#marianos #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #coffee #seafood #meat #milk

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Mcdonald's, 1454 W 47th St, Chicago, Il, USA

6 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 4, 2026
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: outside garbage dumpster not maintained, trash bags piled high above lids, lids wide open. Instructed manager to maintain outside garbage area and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

Source: chicago.gov

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Mariano's Fresh Market, 333 E Benton Pl, Chicago, Il, USA

6 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 4, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-202. 12 (a) : still observed hot running water temperature at hand sink right side in basement staff- women's toilet room not operable and during today's re-inspection i went to wash my… See more

#marianos #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #chicken #coffee #sushi

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Seashell Restaurant, 6940 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

6 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 1, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no paper towels provided to prep area hand and employees restroom hand wash sinks, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: no food temperature measuring… See more

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Ain't She Sweet Cafe, 526 E 43rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

6 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 1, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the two door refrigerator. Improper: chicken 50. 1 f to 52. 5 f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 25 lbs… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken

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White Castle #53, 1400 W 79th St, Chicago, Il, USA

6 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 1, 2026
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoops laying inside ice bin on top of ice. Instructed manager to properly store ice scoop to prevent possible contamination

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean the interior and exterior… See more

#whitecastle #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Huck Finn, 6650 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

6 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 30, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk food container with no label stating common name of ingredient. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk ingredients not in original container.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments:… See more

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Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc, 7301 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

6 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 30, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand-washing sign in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 60 mouse… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Paco's Tacos 2, 6034 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

6 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 29, 2026
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed back wall inside walk in cooler with rust spots. Instructed person in charge to repair to be smooth and easily cleanable.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed… See more

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