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Chicago Food Poisoning

In Chicago, Illinois, it's estimated that over 300 thousand suffer from food poisoning annually. McDonald's and Chipotle Mexican Grill are the most frequently mentioned brand names, and the most commonly mentioned product is chicken.

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Westinghouse High School, 3223 W Franklin Blvd, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 27, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water (53. 1f-63. 5f) at handwashing sinks in first floor boys (143a), girls (143c), and washrooms near room 164. Instructed manager to provide hot water at all handwashing sinks… See more

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Bacci Pizza, 2301 W Taylor St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 27, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot running water at all food prep/dishwashing areas and toilet rooms on site. Temperature of water was 51. 0f-56. 0f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100f)… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken

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The Good Life Soul Food Cafe, 11226-11238 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 27, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed packaged desserts not properly labeled in display cooler. Instructed manager to label all packaged desserts with ingredients, business name, address and allergens.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: rodent droppings… See more

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Abhiruchi Snacks, 1900 N Austin, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 27, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying provision available at handsink available in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chili #rice #chickpea

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Kids + Company, 657 W Fulton Market, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 27, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person-in-charge present with city of chicago certified food manager training or certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide person-in-charge with certified food manager training and maintain… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #rice

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Got a hot bar box, chili tofu, the citrus beets/kale, the bell pepper mix & the brussel sprout salad. Worst food poisoning I've ever had, my body rejected food & water for 24 hours after.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain

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Schmid, 9755 S Greenwood (1100e), Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 26, 2026
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: peeling paint on the ceiling in the girls 1st fl toilet room, 2nd fl hallway and the ceiling in the 1st fl janitor's closet has a large hole in it in the main… See more

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Lockwoods 1st / Banquets 2nd-6th, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 26, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink not accessible in dish machine washing area observed a glass rack rolling cart stored in front of said sink while dish machine was being used. Rack was removed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #turkey #roastbeef

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Sharks Fish & Chicken, 9800 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 26, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge (pic) has no valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to have all pics obtain and maintain a valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation -violation combined with… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #fish #coleslaw