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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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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Stomach Pain
Suspected source: I unrefrigerated jello
Onset: Right away
Duration: Less than 4 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: I feel sick within an hour of eating jello the sat out on counter all night then refrigerated. Do I need to go to… See more

#jello #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills
Suspected source: Chic filet
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills

#chickfila #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #filet

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The Barn, 1659 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 21, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on the premises for sick employees. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for all food-handling employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Pollo Express Pilsen, 1315 W 18th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 21, 2025
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 observed two female food handlers without adequate hair restraints such as a cap or hair net. Instructed to provide at all times.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: 5-103. 11(b) observed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Report date: Mar 21, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed pest activity on premises. Found 50 or more drain flies on the wall of the utility closet room and the chemical storage area next to the utility closet. Instructed to eliminate activity… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Eden South Shore, 7156 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 21, 2025
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: bulk ingredient containers in storage room are not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found approximately 100 mice droppings on the side of the walk… See more

#chesters #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Eden South Shore, 7156 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 21, 2025
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: bulk ingredient containers in storage room are not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found approximately 100 mice droppings on the side of the walk… See more

#chesters #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant, 1314 W 18th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 21, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 13 observed a fly hanging strip hanging from the ceiling in the food prep area. Instructed to remove and only allow pest control to install all insect control devices.

48. Warewashing facilities:… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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La Baguette Bakery, 4319 - 4321 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 21, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand soap not provided at the rear bakery area handwashing sink. Instructed to provide hand soap or other approved handwashing cleanser at all handwashing sinks and maintain available for use at… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Sofia Bakery, 4146 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 21, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed gap under exterior door leading to back porch area. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handler employees without proper hair… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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