Cuisine

Cuisine Classifications

The cuisine field represents an establishment's primary food category or self-identified specialty. Rather than indicating what was consumed in a specific incident, this classification reflects how the business positions itself in the market. For example, while McDonald's serves various items, it is classified as hamburger based on its primary market identity.

Value	Description	Examples
hamburger	Establishments primarily known for burger service	• Fast-food burger chains • Gourmet burger restaurants • Drive-in burger spots • Slider specialists • Classic burger joints
sandwich	Focused on sandwich preparation and service	• Submarine sandwich chains • Deli-style establishments • Sandwich shops • Panini specialists • Wrap restaurants
mexican	Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine establishments	• Taco chains • Mexican grills • Burrito restaurants • Tex-Mex establishments • Taqueries
chicken	Specializing in chicken-based dishes	• Fried chicken chains • Rotisserie chicken spots • Wing specialists • Chicken sandwich shops • Poultry-focused restaurants
american	Traditional American-style cuisine	• Classic diners • American grills • Family restaurants • Comfort food establishments • Traditional cafes
pizza	Pizza-focused establishments	• Pizza delivery chains • Pizzerias • Pizza by the slice • Italian pizza restaurants • Pizza and pasta establishments
chinese	Chinese cuisine restaurants	• Chinese takeout • Sit-down Chinese restaurants • Dim sum establishments • Wok restaurants • Chinese buffets
coffee-shop	Coffee-focused establishments with food service	• Coffee chain cafes • Independent coffee shops • Espresso bars • Coffee and breakfast spots • Cafe-bakeries
brewery-bar	Establishments serving alcohol with food	• Brew pubs • Gastro pubs • Bar & grills • Brewery restaurants • Sports bars
steakhouse	Specializing in steak and meat dishes	• Steakhouse chains • Premium steakhouses • Grill houses • Chop houses • Brazilian steakhouses
italian	Italian cuisine restaurants	• Pizza and pasta restaurants • Italian casual dining • Italian fine dining • Italian-American restaurants • Pasta houses
bakery	Specializing in baked goods	• Bakery cafes • Pastry shops • Bread bakeries • Donut shops • Dessert bakeries
seafood	Focused on seafood dishes	• Seafood chains • Fish restaurants • Seafood markets with dining • Sushi restaurants • Crab houses
ice-cream	Ice cream and frozen dessert shops	• Ice cream parlors • Frozen yogurt shops • Gelato stores • Ice cream chains • Dessert shops
salad	Specializing in salads and healthy fare	• Salad bars • Health-focused chains • Salad and grain bowls • Fresh food establishments • Green eating spots
juice-bar	Focused on juices and smoothies	• Smoothie chains • Juice bars • Health drink shops • Açai bowl spots • Wellness drink establishments
mediterranean	Mediterranean cuisine establishments	• Greek restaurants • Middle Eastern spots • Falafel shops • Shawarma restaurants • Mediterranean grills
bbq	Barbecue-focused establishments	• BBQ chains • Smokehouse restaurants • Traditional BBQ joints • Grill and smoke houses • BBQ and ribs spots
japanese	Japanese cuisine establishments	• Sushi restaurants • Ramen shops • Hibachi grills • Japanese casual dining • Teriyaki spots
asian	Pan-Asian or fusion establishments	• Asian fusion restaurants • Pan-Asian eateries • Asian street food • Asian bowl concepts • Asian casual dining
vegetarian	Plant-based food establishments	• Vegetarian restaurants • Vegan establishments • Plant-based cafes • Health food restaurants • Meat-free dining
casino	Food service within gaming establishments	• Casino buffets • Gaming floor restaurants • Casino cafes • Resort dining venues • Gaming establishment eateries

• Cuisine classification reflects a business's primary market identity rather than specific incident details

• A single establishment serves various foods but is categorized by its primary cuisine identity

• Classifications are assigned based on how businesses present themselves in the market

• Some establishments may not have a cuisine classification if their primary identity is not cuisine-focused, or if the original complaint lacked the detail to assign cuisine.

When filtering by cuisine, note that values are case-sensitive and should match exactly as shown above.