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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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El Capitan Bar & Restaurant, 3754-3758 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 days ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 6, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed working ngredients (flour, seasonings, sugar) removed from original containers without labels. Instructed to provide and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the following three doors open during time… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sugar

11   Comments Comment

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Golden Nugget, 2406 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 days ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 6, 2026
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: observed employee drinks on prep table without covering as well front house employee eating muffin near bread storage and hot hold unit. Instructed to designate space for employee eating and beverages away… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #bread #muffin

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Gwacamole Restaurant, West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL, USA

3 days ago •reported by user-wxjb4173 • details

My husband and I ate at Gwacamole Restaurant on West Irving Park Road in Chicago on May 6 around noon. Within hours, we both began experiencing severe diarrhea, nausea, stomach upset, and a headache. The symptoms continued into the next day and were significant enough that I… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Subway Sandwiches, 808 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Il, USA

4 days ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 6, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain original city of chicago certified manager certificate posted.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
-… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #bread #turkey #ham

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Culver's, 4347 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 days ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 5, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the handwashing sink next to the main prep line grill area not accessible for use. Hand sink being blocked by a large garbage can in front of said hand sink while… See more

#culvers #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Room Five Hundred, 1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, Il, USA

4 days ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 5, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 25-30 mice droppings on site. Found mice droppings in the following areas: on the floor under the shelf and the black cart in rear dry storage closet, on floor and black… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #salad

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Jess Cafe, 5819 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 days ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 5, 2026
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed minor grease spills on front of outside oil tank. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed about 2 inch gap from bottom of toilet… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Howe Elem, 720 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

4 days ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 4, 2026
59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report #2635716 on 4-27-26:38-observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on cardboard boxes and on floor under shelving in dry food storage area, inside cubbies, on floor along… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Our Lady Of Grace School, 2446 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 days ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 4, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed washbowls located inside toilet rooms attached to lunchroom (staff use) without hot running water during time of inspection. Noted water temperature 64f, 61f, 68f, 60f. Instructed to provide hot running water… See more

#school #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #milk

31   Comments Comment

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Asian Brothers, 3222 W Foster Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 days ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 4, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge is not a city of chicago certified food manager. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-012.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #rice #sandwich #pork #bean

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