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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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Eddy's Food Mart, 3661 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 18, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed dead roaches throughout facilty on boxes, floors, and cold hold equipment. Instructed person in charge to remove all dead insects, sanitize areas, and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
-… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Family Dollar #2668, 2700 W Division St, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 21, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 still observed evidence of mice droppings on lower shelving unit ledge and drink cooler at front service counter, under and on shelving unit in men's toilet room. Must remove droppings, clean… See more

#familydollar #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Joey G's Mac And Cheese, 959 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 21, 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 #beef #cream #icecream #italian #turkey #meat

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A Beautiful Rind, 2211 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 18, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed person in charge with no valid proof of food safety management training.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed facility food handlers preparing and handling… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Jul 18, 2025
19. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
- comments: observed facility not meeting reheating for hot holding requirements; food handlers place cold items, cheddar cheese sauce, from cold holding directly inside hot holding unit. Informed person in charge and food handlers of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheddar #cheese #fries #pizza #frenchfries #cheesesauce

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La Tropicana, 3601 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 18, 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

#tropicana #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Carniceria Guanajuato, 6040 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 17, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting board attached to prep cooler in "taqueria guanajuato" kitchen with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to deep clean and restore to a smooth and easy… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

My fiancée bought the Trader Joe’s oat milk the other week. I’ve been getting sick on and off since then after having my morning coffee with the oat milk. Nauseous, diarrhea, cramping, chills, gnawing stomach pain. I didn’t realize it was the oat milk until today!!! We… See more

#traderjoes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee #milk

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Taipei Cafe, 820 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 17, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sings or posters near hand washing sink in food preparation area. Must provide and maintain.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black and brown slime… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #rice #soup #pork