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- 1Taste of Chicago vendors flagged for health code violations▼Vendors flagged with health code violations at Taste of Chicago raises questions on food safety
Several vendors at Taste of Chicago, the city's annual food festival in Grant Park, have been flagged for health code violations, prompting questions about food safety oversight at the event. The report has sparked discussion among Chicago residents about inspection standards and how the city ensures compliance during large public gatherings.
- 2Two-thirds of Taste of Chicago vendors flagged over health violations●Two-thirds of 2026 Taste of Chicago food vendors were flagged with health code violations
A Chicago Sun-Times report found that two-thirds of the food vendors signed up for the 2026 Taste of Chicago had been flagged for health code violations. The finding raises questions about vendor vetting for one of the city's biggest food festivals and has prompted discussion about inspection standards and how past violations should affect participation.