Chicago Restaurant Closures

Headline writers in newsrooms all over Chicago are rubbing the palms of their hands together in a smooth, slow motion as they consider the possibilities over this press release issued at this hour by the ever-vigilant Chicago Department of Public Heath. Complete press release follows: Near West Side Restaurant Shut Down By City Health DepartmentMultiple…

Still going… Three Restaurants Shut By City Health DepartmentHealth Code Violations Will Not Be Tolerated Three restaurants were ordered closed today after Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) inspectors discovered critical violations of the city health code. The Original Pancake House, 2020 N. Lincoln Park West, was shut down after Health Department inspectors discovered live…

Fresh from their takedown of a north side touchstone, the Chicago Department of Public Health shut down a south side institution today. These guys are everywhere. Here’s the complete text of their press release: South Side Restaurant Shut Down By City Health DepartmentMultiple Health Code Violations One of the oldest and most famous restaurants in…

This can’t be good for business. Whole Foods may want to think twice about inviting inspectors back. It’s like Gary Hart daring reporters to follow him around. Not smart. Complete text of a press release issued Friday, July 11, 2008 at 2:30 PM by Chicago Department of Public Health Spokesman Tim Hadac. Whole Foods Fails…

Moar from our friends at the Chicago Department of Public Health: Whole Foods Shut by City Health Department Health Violation Unacceptable The Whole Foods store located at 1000 W. North Avenue was ordered closed today after Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) inspectors discovered evidence of a rodent infestation. Whole Foods was shut down after…