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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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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Janson's Drive In, 9900 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

6 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Las Casita's Restaurant, 5746-5748 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

6 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: observed open cup of coffee on prep table in kitchen. Must store with a lid in separate area away from food prep area and equipment.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments:… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee

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Damenzo's, 2322-2324 W Taylor St, Chicago, Il, USA

6 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed multiple food handlers demonstrate improper hand cleaning procedures. Observed one food handler put hands in the wash basin of the three compartment sink filled with dish water and dirty dishes, rinse hands and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #italian #pepperoni #pizza #sausage #turkey #pork #milk

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Seafood Junction, 1347 E 87th St, Chicago, Il, USA

6 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #broccoli #sausage #seafood

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Subway, 1510 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

6 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (deli meats, meatballs etc. ) are being prepared and served to customers. Instructed person-in-charge… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken

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El Mezcalito Cantina & Grill, 5147-5151 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

6 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Corrected on site city of chicago… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #oysters

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Tropical Smooothie Cafe, 1509 N Milwaukee, Chicago, Il, USA

6 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 7, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (chicken quesadillas, smoothies etc. ) are being prepared and served to customers. Instructed person-in-charge… See more

#tropicalsmoothiecafe #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #chickenquesadillas

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Tarkington, 3330 W 71st St, Chicago, Il, USA

6 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 7, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwashing sinks in both girls and boys' toilet rooms (1-3rd floor) without adequate hot running water. Current temperature of 58. 0f-60. 0f in girls, 62. 2f-70. 5f in boys. Instd to… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #milk

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Poncitlan 5, 3400 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

6 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 7, 2026
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed improper hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink. Found temperature at 99-100f. Instructed manager hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at least 110. 0f to properly wash utensils and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Gresham Elementary School, 8524 S Green (832w), Chicago, Il, USA

6 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 7, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 20 mice droppings scatterd on the floor underneath dry storage shelving in the dry storage room. Noted 15 mice droppings scatterd along the wall base behind unused hot holding uints. Must remove… See more

#school #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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