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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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Golden Palace, 4235 W 47th St, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 8, 2026
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed all necessary items with written procedure not available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to obtain and maintain on premises all necessary items and written… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Jewel Food Store #3344, 1220 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 8, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed several items at improper cold holding temperature. Prepackaged sushi 52. 7, ready to eat premade salads with meat 49. 8, cut butternut squash, cut leafy greens and spinach all products were discarded. 10 lbs… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #spinach #sushi #meat

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New Hong Kong Buffet, 6249 N Mccormick Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no hand washing soap at restrooms. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-030c. Provided by the end of inspection.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no hand washing… See more

#buffet #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sugar

28   Comments Comment

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Lindo Michoacan, 3142-3148 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed facility using a small bowl as a scoop for hot rice in the hot holding unit in restaurant section. Instructed to use a scoop or utensil with a handle to… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #fish #rice #seafood #bowl

28   Comments Comment

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Chipotle, 3312 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: outer openings not protected. Observed rear exit door not rodent proof. Door has 1/2 inch opening on bottom of the door. Must make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

51. Plumbing installed;… See more

#chipotlemexicangrill #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Dimo's Cafe, 4647 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food employees in the food prep area without hair restraints. Instructed management that all food employees in the food prep area must wear hair restraints.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pizza

81   Comments Comment

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Subway 33077, 10354 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed female food handler not properly washing her hands before putting on gloves and handling food. Food handler just went to the front hand-washing sink, wet her hands and was about to shake them… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #shake

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Buffet City, 7010 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

4 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed various tcs foods at improper internal temperature inside the 2-door prep cooler in the front prep area: 3lbs of raw chicken at 44. 7f, 5lbs of cooked steak at 54. 5f and 8lbs of… See more

#buffet #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #steak #pork

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Ali's Food Mart, 1308 S Central Park Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 8, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 20 rat droppings scattered on floor under display shelves, near water heater and between shelving in sales, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service clean and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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