Chicago Restaurant Closures

  • Human Waste Closes Corner Bakery in the Building that was Formerly the Largest One in the World

    Something apparently smelled funny to a number of callers to the city’s 311 system. Here’s the complete text of a press release from the CDPH: Corner Bakery Cafe Shut By City Health DepartmentEatery in Sears Tower Found With Big Plumbing Problem A Loop bakery/café was ordered closed this afternoon after Chicago Department of Public Health…

  • Fruit Flies Land at Fulton’s on the River, Health Department Closes It

    Well there ya go. Here’s text from CDPH. Loop Restaurant Shut By City Health DepartmentFruit Fly Infestation Unacceptable A Loop restaurant was shut down earlier today when Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) inspectors discovered an infestation of fruit flies. Fulton’s on the River, 315 N. La Salle Street, was shut down after inspectors discovered…

  • Flies Bring Down Gum Fung, Flat-Top Grill Still Tabled

    Busy, busy bees. Southwest Side Restaurant Shut Down By City Health Department Multiple Health Code Violations A Southwest Side restaurant was shut down today after  Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) inspectors discovered an infestation of house flies. Gum Fung Restaurant, 6835 S. Pulaski, also was cited for doors with gaps that could allow access…

  • Chicago Health Department Stands Between Us and Bakery Issues

    Not to be dramatic, but this is how the plague started. Here’s the complete text of a press release from our friends at the Department of Health. Bakery in Pilsen Neighborhood Shut Down By City Health DepartmentMouse Infestation is Unacceptable A bakery in the Pilsen neighborhood was shut down this afternoon after Chicago Department of…

  • Ranalli’s Not Cool Enough, Closed by Health Department

    Ranalli’s has no immediate need for their discarded minced garlic, since they were closed today by the Health Department. North Side Restaurant Shut Down By City Health DepartmentMultiple Health Code Violations A North Side restaurant remains closed today after being shut down yesterday when Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) inspectors discovered non-compliance with orders…