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2026 Taste of Chicago health-code violations

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    Taste of Chicago’s food-safety failures began before the first plate

    A records investigation found 58 of 81 vendors cited, at least 800 pounds of food discarded and a screening rule poorly enforced. No foodborne illness was indicated.

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    • 58 of 81Vendors receiving at least one violation
    • 160+Health-code violations recorded
    • At least 800 lbFood discarded over temperature problems
    • 35 of 81Vendors meeting application inspection criterion

Who reported

Who reported

8 outlets · 17 sources

6 of 8 had reported by this moment

Who's involved

Who's involved

Organizations

  • Chicago Department of Public Healthgovernment entity in Chicago, Illinois, US