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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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Big Quesadillas Machete, 4888 1/2 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order with no asterisk identifying them as such. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods that can be… See more

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J & J Fish & Chicken, 6814 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 30 rodent droppings in the rear storage area along the north wall and in the corner, observed about 10 rodent droppings around… See more

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Mary's Sweets, 2555 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: violation remains. No verifiable employee health policy on site during inspection. 2-102. 14(o) out pf 12/23/2025 observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an… See more

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New Grand Chinese Kitchen, 5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handsink in prep area and employee restroom not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand… See more

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Brightwok Kitchen, 21 E Adams St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager… See more

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Kentucky Fried Chicken, 3927 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 4/30/2025, report 2616712. 55--observed grease spills on floor under cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov

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Nightingale Elementary, 5250 S Rockwell Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 21, 2026
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed all necessary items not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to follow written procedure for employees to follow… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #chicken #quesadilla #sandwich #ham #mashedpotatoes #milk

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Pizza Hut, 5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 21, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the following sink not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at employee washroom handsink (72f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be… See more

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Kong Dog, 77 E Adams St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 21, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef

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Riverside Cafe, 301 E North Water St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 20, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed one hundred live small flies on walls in dishwash room, also observed 50 live small flies on walls in prep area. Instructed manager all small flies must be removed from premises by… See more

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