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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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Paisans Pizzeria And Bar Pulaski, 6545 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 20, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance on interior touching ice (ice for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to discard ice and clean and sanitize machine. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pizza

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Burrito House, 3718 N Elston Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 20, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: outer openings not protected. Observed openings on bottom of rear exit door. Must make door rodent proof to prevent pest entry.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #meat

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Calmeca Academy, 3456 W 38th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 20, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-202. 12 (a): at time of reinspection observed washroom handwashing sinks in facility not repaired, observed improper minimum water temperatures ranging between 77. 9-83. 4f at handwashing sinks in facility. Observed improper… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

333   Comments Comment

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Brighton Park School, 3825 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 20, 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 maintain on premises all necessary items for… See more

#school #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Starbucks, 6332 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 20, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed more than 30 crawling insects throughout facility including in rear dish area, in drive thru window area and in ceiling lights above prep areas. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by… See more

#starbucks #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

17   Comments Comment

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Wendy's, 2053 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 18, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed chlorine dish machine not sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer to be 0 ppm for chlorine sanitizing rinse. Dish machine is currently not in use and observed facility washing, rinsing, and sanitizing in three… See more

#wendys #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #fries

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Coach's Bar & Grill, 6169-6171 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 18, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times with their city of chicago food sanitation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Provare Chicago, West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 month ago •reported by user-grvg9295 • details

I ordered the lemon pepper chicken and after eating it I got home and been nauseous and on the toilet with runny stools and stomach pain. My nose is running and I can't go to my next destination due to feeling sick and keep going back and forth on the toilet.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Headache

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #pepper #lemon

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Los Dos Rios, 2939 W 63rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 20, 2026
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cardboard on shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain surfaces smooth and easily cleanable with non-porous material.

56. Adequate ventilation &… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #meat

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