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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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I purchased ReadyMeals Bistro Ham & Cheddar Cheese sliders on Sunday 11/9 and experienced the most excruciating digestive pains in the hours following the meal. The pains led to urgent diarrhea. I was left feeling very dehydrated afterward. I wouldn’t wish this type of pain on my worst enemy.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps

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Puffy Cakes, 1651 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 7, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food manager's 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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Carniceria Guanjuato #3, 1436 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 7, 2025
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practices by a male food handler. Observed him wiping his nose with his hand, then went into the produce walk-in cooler and got a container of peppers and placed them in… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #carnitas #juice #steak #meat #cantaloupe

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Angela's Tacos, 5625 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 7, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing sink in rear dishwashing area. Instructed person in charge to install handwashing sink for dish area with hot and cold running water under city pressure and maintain. Priority foundation… See more

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El Gran Burrito, 5632 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

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

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Mc Donalds, 5153 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 7, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: upon arrival, i 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… See more

#mcdonalds #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Top Tao Tea, 5002 N Broadway, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

####Report date: Nov 5, 2025
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair and seal all open holes in the floors throughout the kitchen and dry storage area.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no food handler certificates for food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Nov 5, 2025
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed build up of grease on exterior of used cooking oil container located in rear garbage corral. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

Source: chicago.gov

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Beatkik, 1604-1608 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 6, 2025
14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: observed 90-day shellfish tags without dates for when last sold or served must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of cooked… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #ribs

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