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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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Kitabee Rude Boy Cafe Llc, 556 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 24, 2025
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed equipment upright. Instructed to invert as a means of cross-contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed plastic coating on 3-compartment… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Pops Italian Beef Two, 10337 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 24, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the lower shelving under the meat slicer station where the cans are stored with a build up of dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #meat

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El Gallo Mexican Food, 2547 W 111th St, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 23, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no city of chicago food service manager on site at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #fish

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South Shore Hospital, 8012 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 23, 2025
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 facility without… See more

#hospital #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #fruit

Report date: Jul 23, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed low temp dish machine sanitizer not flowing through the tube into the dish washer (not sanitizing) manager changed the container still not sanitizing. Instructed to not use dish washing machine until serviced to… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Margarita's Pizzeria, 346 E 75th St, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 22, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed fly strips hanging in dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove all fly strips from dish washing area.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed large openings in screen… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Bp Gas Station, 9900 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 22, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no person in charge present during the beginning of the inspection. Instructed a person in charge must be present at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #grapes #meat

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Church's Chicken # 584, 7102 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 21, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed two pans of raw chicken (thighs, legs, wings, breasts) at 47. 3f and three small pans chicken tenders at 46. 9f in walk-in cooler. Chicken was approximately 50lbs at a cost of $100. Manager… See more

#churchschicken #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #wings #chickentenders

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Kiss The Cook Bbq, 4001 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 23, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at the following handsinks; front prep sink, bathroom sink, rear prep sink. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing provision at all handwashing sinks at all times.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #ribs

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El Taconazo Jr., 4256 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 23, 2025
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: observed half eaten bread on plate & to go container shelf in kitchen and employee snacks on hot holding chip table. Instructed to store and consume food and beverage in designated areas… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #bread #chicken #rice #shrimp #pork #cake