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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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Los Comales #3, 1544 W 18th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 28, 2025
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305. 11 observed dry storage items stored under a sewer pipe in the basement prep area. Instructed to remove and do not store items under sewer pipes.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly… See more

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Taqueria Maravatio, 2621 W 59th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 27, 2025
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: open beverages for employees in prep area. Instd to provide covers for beverages to prevent contamination

9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
-… See more

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El Chilaquil, 3711 W Columbus Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 26, 2025
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: missing consumer advisory with disclosure and reminder on the menu. Instructed to disclose on the menu which foods (ex, eggs, steak) can be ordered under cooked/cooked to order with an asterisk next to… See more

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Jewel Food Store, 11730 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 26, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handsink in fruit processing room obstructed with many boxes and other trash items, once items were removed found sink in poor repair. P-trap was completely missing from sink. Instructed to correct… See more

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting
Suspected source: Steak, swordfish, duck
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Additional information: We ordered the swordfish, steak, and duck for dinner around 7 and by midnight we’d both thrown it up.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting

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Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago reported by user-zhxkd568 details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: Large crowds or food
Onset: 12 to 24 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Sick: 2 people
Additional information: Also went to Calo Ristorante on Clark. Then went to the Green Mill… See more

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Mariano's, 3145 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 27, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-501. 112 observed high temperature dish machine located in the bakery department not adequately sanitizing with a final rinse temperature at 90f (per gauge). Instructed to discontinue use, repair and always maintain an adequate… See more

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Nancy's Bakery And Cakes, 5221 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 27, 2025
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed damage to wall near basement behind large stationary equipment. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Source: chicago.gov

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Tacos El Rey, 9625 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 27, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: hand washing sinks not accessible for hand washing, observed missing drainpipe on hand washing sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed cutting board and containers stored inside… See more

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Elaine's Chop Suey 1, 4512 S Damen Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 27, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 40-50 adult cockroaches on glue boards, both dead and alive, beneath the 2-door sliding-door cooler in the main cook line area. Instructed to remove dead and trapped cockroaches, clean and sanitize… See more

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