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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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Fine Fair Food & Liquor, 3357-3359 W 16th St, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 2, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine dripping onto ice. (ice used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to discard ice, clean and sanitize machine and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #meat

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Learn Charter School, 1132 S Homan Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 2, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 60 mouse droppings scattered throughout kitchen in the following areas: beneath three compartment sink, on shelving where containers are stored, inside roll in cooler. Instructed person in charge to remove all… See more

#school #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #roll

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Iron Age Chicago, 1265 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 2, 2025
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 #lettuce #shrimp #pork

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The Tamale Spaceship, 2296 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 2, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 75 or more rat droppings on floor and on bricks in basement under and in between crates,storage racks,articles on floor. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Cafe Tola, 2489 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 2, 2025
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12: **c** food storage containers identified with common name of food observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee

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Vito & Angelo Pizzeria, 3644 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 2, 2025
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11: **c** floors, walls, and ceilings- cleanability observed floor in walk-in cooler broken and lifting up, noted entry headed to basement threshold lifting up instructed to repair to create a smooth and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Little Caesars, 4830 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 2, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Burrito House, 6249 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 2, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: found cheese held at 45. 0 f inside prep area stand up 2-door cold drinks cooler. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 41. 0 f or below if held cold. All out of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese

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Lumes Pancake House, 11601 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 2, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the lower shelving of all prep areas in the rear food service area in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to remove all items, clean and maintain.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Small Cheval, 1732 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 1, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food be improper: observed chicken tenders ranging in temperatures from 51. 6-61. 2f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 8 lbs of products worth $50.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #chickentenders