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Chicago Food Poisoning

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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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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I ordered some Buffalo Wild Wings in Uptown. Chicago. There were hot wings. I ate them around 11 PM last night. I then went to sleep. And I woke up to a lot of stomach pain and nausea. I threw up (vomit) and continued to vomit from… See more

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The Little Corner Snack Shop, 5937 N Broadway, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 26, 2026
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed a food handling employee handle ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Observed the food handling employee grab the cooked toast from the toaster and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #toast

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Sarpino's Pizzeria, 1149 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: the following prepared tcs foods in the walk in cooler not date labeled with an expiration date. No dates of any type: 30 lbs shredded mozzarella chesse. Chopped chicken. All discarded. Priority foundation violation… See more

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J. Parker/hotel Lincoln/elaine's, 1816 N Clark St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 21, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: : 3-302. 12--- all bulk foods not stored in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-307. 11--- missing… See more

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Bobby Love's, 3729 N Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 21, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 rat droppings on the floor behind the bar and in the basement, on the stairs, at the base of the stairs, in the corners on the floor and along the… See more

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Uni Uni, 2171 S China Pl, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent activity on premises. Found 40 or more mouse droppings on the floor in the washroom, on the floor in the storage room and on storage room shelf, in the kitchen area… See more

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Gianna's Pizza, 1519 E 87th St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed facility with no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit for events. Instructed to provide adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Must ensure the availability of both clean up… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pizza

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Tacos Y Tamales El Pollo, 4014 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 50 rat droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners under shelving units in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas.… See more

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Sugar Factory, 55 E Grand Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floor tiles in poor repair (low grout) at dishwash and prep area. Instructed manager must regrout floor tiles where needed.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed some… See more

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Pinched, 443 E Illinois St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed accumulated black dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean interior or ice machine by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005. All ice… See more

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