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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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Regulatory Report

J & J Fish & Chicken, 6814 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 30 rodent droppings in the rear storage area along the north wall and in the corner, observed about 10 rodent droppings around… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #hotsauce #bowl

11   Comments Comment

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Mary's Sweets, 2555 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: violation remains. No verifiable employee health policy on site during inspection. 2-102. 14(o) out pf 12/23/2025 observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

77   Comments Comment

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New Grand Chinese Kitchen, 5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handsink in prep area and employee restroom not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

138   Comments Comment

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Brightwok Kitchen, 21 E Adams St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
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 #chicken #rice #steak

19   Comments Comment

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Kentucky Fried Chicken, 3927 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 4/30/2025, report 2616712. 55--observed grease spills on floor under cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

39   Comments Comment

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Nightingale Elementary, 5250 S Rockwell Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 21, 2026
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed all necessary items not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to follow written procedure for employees to follow… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #chicken #quesadilla #sandwich #ham #mashedpotatoes #milk

316   Comments Comment

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Pizza Hut, 5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 21, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the following sink not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at employee washroom handsink (72f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be… See more

#pizzahut #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

138   Comments Comment

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Kong Dog, 77 E Adams St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 21, 2026
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

19   Comments Comment

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Riverside Cafe, 301 E North Water St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 20, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed one hundred live small flies on walls in dishwash room, also observed 50 live small flies on walls in prep area. Instructed manager all small flies must be removed from premises by… See more

#water #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

75   Comments Comment

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Qiao Lin Hot Pot, 2105 S Jefferson St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 20, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed pest activity on premises. Found 20 or more knats on the wall and ceiling in the small prep area. Instructed to have pest control company service establishment prior to reinspection next week… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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