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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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Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina, 7547 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 14, 2026
14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: observed fresh clams in container without shellstock tag attached in prep cooler. Shellstock tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #clams

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Mayflower Seafood Restaurant, Llc, 2225 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 14, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: rodent activity still observed on premises on first floor and in basement area. 60-80 mouse droppings observed. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to requesting the reinspection.… See more

#lowes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo, 3616 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 14, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned &… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1027 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, USA

5 months ago •reported by user-hnfgh119 • details

I rarely ever go to this location but they closed later than the others at 11pm. So I ran in there late Tuesday night before closing and woke up at 8am the following morning vomiting and diarrhea soon followed. This was the worst case of food poisoning… See more

#chipotlemexicangrill #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #corn #rice #salad #chickensalad #fajita

Consumer Review - Food Safety Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1027 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, USA I rarely ever go to this location... photo #1
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Luigi's Pizza, 4212 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 13, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed missing thermometers inside coolers. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers in all coolers.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on the floor. Instructed manager to… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Hollywood Grill, 1601 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 13, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage in the men and women washroom and at the hand wash sink at the frontline area. Instructed to provide.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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El Milagro Taqueria, 1923 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 13, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed mouse activity in the following areas: in the rear storage area, along the outside wall, approx. 20-22 droppings, in the corner by the storage table, 10-12 droppings, in the area by the… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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La Michoacana Premium, 5160 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 13, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed beige moldlike substance on interior upper and lower components of ice machine. Instructed to destroy ice, clean and sanitize interior of ice macahine to prevent contamination of ice.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #milk

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City Gyros, 2804 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 12, 2026
35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed frozen chicken and dogs sitting in water in the 3 comp sink and frozen italian beef sitting out on the side of the sink in the front food prep area. Instructed manager on properly… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #italian

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Burger Baron, 1381 W Grand Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 12, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed the ice bin exterior and interior opening in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed menu with… See more

#burgerbar #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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