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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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Sharks Fish & Chicken, 325 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 12, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
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#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Heritage General Store, 2959 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed aluminum foil used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing and damaged… See more

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Cremeria Santa Maria, 3424 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) re-packaged sour cream, steak meat, chorizo, sausage, souse, and a variety of cheeses not date marked to indicate the product's name and date by which the food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cream #sausage #steak #sourcream #meat #chorizo

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Chipotle Mexican Grill 3367, 725 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed food handlers not washing hands when changing task. Observed food handlers on register with gloves switch to prep food for customers without washing hands in between changing task. Instructed to always wash hands… See more

#chipotlemexicangrill #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pork

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

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person-in-charge present with city of chicago certified food manager training or certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide person-in-charge with certified food manager training and maintain… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chili #pizza #sugar

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Gilt Bar/ Doughnut Vault/ Ciccio Mio, 226-230 W Kinzie St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified manager on site while tcs items such as pasta were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee #pasta

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Sweet Mandy B's, 1208 W Webster Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed damaged ceiling tile in office located in basement across from prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent pest entry.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Onimaki, 1424 W Taylor St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed female employee washing multi use utensils with only soap and water, rinsing off and placing on shelf to dry. 3-compartment sink not set up nor any sanitizer used. Instd on proper set up… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #salmon #sushi #tuna #roll

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Tropicuba, 5606 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 10, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed water filter attached to hand washing sink faucet in front coffee area. Must remove.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 6-3-2025, report 2618473. 49-… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee

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