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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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Jaymay Restaurant, 2500 W 51st St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 14, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black brownish moldlike substance on left interior of ice machine. Instructed to destroy ice, clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments:… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #cheese #cream #lettuce #sourcream

317   Comments Comment

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Subway, 5901 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 14, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed inadequate hot water at front line handsink. Hot water is observed at 67f. Instructed person in charge to restore hot water to minimum temperature of 100f and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c).… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

3   Comments Comment

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Bright Elementary, 10740 S Calhoun Ave Fl, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 14, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14 observed no hand washing sign in the 2nd floor staff toilet room. Instructed to provide.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed a more than… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

2   Comments Comment

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Raymonds Tacos, 229 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 15, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no one present has the city of chicago certified food manager certification, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times while open and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

29   Comments Comment

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Las Islas Marias, 2400 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 15, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain ice machine.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed missing thermometer inside refrigerator in front prep area. Instructed manager… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #rice

21   Comments Comment

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Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina, 7547 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 14, 2026
14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: observed fresh clams in container without shellstock tag attached in prep cooler. Shellstock tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #clams

39   Comments Comment

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Mayflower Seafood Restaurant, Llc, 2225 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 14, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: rodent activity still observed on premises on first floor and in basement area. 60-80 mouse droppings observed. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to requesting the reinspection.… See more

#lowes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

782   Comments Comment

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Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo, 3616 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 14, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned &… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1027 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, USA

1 month ago •reported by user-hnfgh119 • details

I rarely ever go to this location but they closed later than the others at 11pm. So I ran in there late Tuesday night before closing and woke up at 8am the following morning vomiting and diarrhea soon followed. This was the worst case of food poisoning… See more

#chipotlemexicangrill #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #corn #rice #salad #chickensalad #fajita

Consumer Review - Food Safety Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1027 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, USA I rarely ever go to this location... photo #1
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Luigi's Pizza, 4212 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jan 13, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed missing thermometers inside coolers. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers in all coolers.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on the floor. Instructed manager to… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

12   Comments Comment

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