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

1 month 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

1 month 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… See more

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

1 month 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

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

1 month 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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Kfc/taco Bell, 2807 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 4, 2026
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the interior and exterior of the microwaves not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease buildup… See more

#tacobell #kfc #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #soda

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Sharks Fish & Chicken, 1234 N Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 4, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-204.112(b) observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach inside 2 display coolers at the frontline area. Instructed to provide.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302.12 observed food storage containers without labels… See more

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Rude Boys Roadside Jerk Smokehouse, 5223 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 4, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towel on premises at all handsinks and no hand dryer available. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments:… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #rice #cabbage

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Greeley Elementary School, 832 W Sheridan (3900n), Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 4, 2026
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501.114 remove excessive clutter from the storage closet in room 224. Must remove clutter and store items off of the floor and away from the walls to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

59. Previous… See more

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El Nuevo Taconazo, 2350 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 4, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: large bulk food containers in rear storage area in need of labeling with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: interior of ice… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Lu-lu's, 1000 S Leavitt St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 4, 2026
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed improper date marking. Found cooked and cooled temperature control for safety foods (grilled chicken, cooked burgers, rib tips) not properly dated, stored longer than 24 hours in coolers on site. Instructed to provide… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #grilledchicken

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