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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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Pear Chef, 170 W Washington St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 23, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles, small & large containers)with common name.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

268   Comments Comment
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, is recalling a single lot of Frederik’s by Meijer Vanilla Bourbon Trail Mix 9 oz. because it may contain undeclared wheat and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of… See more

#wheatallergy #soyallergy #meijer #unitedstates #chocolate #coffee #pretzel #soy

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One Way Fast Food & Grocery Inc., 3022 W Madison, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 22, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: upon arrival, observed no certified food manager on site, while open and operating. Manager arrived on site but does not have original posted on site only a copy. Instructed a certified food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #cream #sourcream #milk

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Joseph Lovett Elementary, 6333 W Bloomingdale, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 21, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed staff restroom handsink with water over 120f with broken mixing valve unable to maintain temperature under 120f. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

43. In-use… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #milk

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The Corner Store Deli, 4900 W Walton St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 21, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person-in-charge present with city of chicago certified manager certificate.

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #meat

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Hong Kong Express, 2703 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 21, 2026
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: new cutting boards needed. Some boards are worn with cuts instructed to replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed build up on walk in… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Supermercado Cuauhtemoc Inc, 2502-2506 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 21, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #meat

Regulatory Report

Potbelly Sandwich Works, 924 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 21, 2026
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: refer to violation #29.

29. Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
- comments: 8-103. 12(b): **pf** conformance with approved procedures (records maintained observed the facility unable to provide city of chicago approved variance… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #soda

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Fiesta Tapatia, 2752 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 21, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: handwashing sign in prep area in need of replacing. Worn with half of sign missing. Instructed to replace and maintain

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: large bulk food items… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Brasas Del Peru, 2637 N Central Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 21, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the prep cooler to be improper-- shrimp at 52. 5f, eggs 55f, chicken at 48f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 15… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #shrimp