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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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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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La Catedral Express, 4720 S California Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 10, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at multiple handwashing sinks in facility. Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in first floor westside washrooms used by employees. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #bacon #cheese #chicken #turkey #ham

313   Comments Comment

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Uptown Deli, 4759 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 10, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: sliced ham at 48. 2 sliced tourkey 55. 4f, sliced corned beef at 57. 2,… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #cheese #chicken #salmon #shrimp #tomato #tuna #turkey #scrambledeggs #chickenbreast #ham #soda #meat #milk #cantaloupe

Had gotten 20 pieces on 04-12-26, 10 of which I had that were original buffalo. The next day diarrhea in the morning and nausea. Decided to eat around 230 and the sandwich came back up about 1 hour later with what started as a headache, quickly went… See more

#wingstop #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #buffalo #sandwich

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My boyfriend and I went to Gordon Ramsay’s for our one year anniversary. Their gift to us, food poisoning. It hit about 4 hours after we ate. I ended up vomiting, my boyfriend had a bad headache, and we both had horrible cramping. We both had medium burgers.  | Symptoms: Vomiting, Cramps, Headache

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

280   Comments Comment
Report date: Apr 10, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 50 mice droppings on… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Michoacana Supermarket, 6850 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 9, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: instructed to provide and maintain a visible working accurate thermometer for the hot holding equipments.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed yellow bulk containers in the rear butcher prep area without a… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sugar

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Wingstop Restaurant, 4430 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 9, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: noted dead insects under hadnwashing sink in front near cash register. Instructed to remove, detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean the interior of walk-in freezer.… See more

#wingstop #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Casa Cafe, 2025 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 9, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed 2 flats (5 dozen) of eggs on the counter out of refrigeration. Eggs were at 66. 2 degrees. Eggs were discarded at this time of inspection. Instructed to have all eggs under refrigeration at… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Regulatory Report

El Pollo Cris Cris 2, 2462 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 9, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: no pic on site during inspection

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no one on site with valid city of chicago sanitation certificate at time of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #hamburger #ham