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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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Sabe A Zulia, 5306-5308 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 6, 2026
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed plates, pans, bowls etc in main prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert plates, pans, bowls, etc after sanitizing and air drying.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Salerno's, 1201 W Grand Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 6, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwashing sink1 at the bar area not accessible with water pitcher in the handwashing sink which appeared to be filled with a cleaning liquid soaking a hose/nozzle. Instructed that handwashing sink… See more

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Only Sports Bar & Grill, 3332 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 6, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed interior panel of ice machine in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean ice machine and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled in rear storage… See more

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

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 6, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed working ingredients (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

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

1 month 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

1 month 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

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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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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