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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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Walgreens 258, 1650 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 24, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a prohibited animal (dog) inside the facility. Instructed to remove animal from the facility. Priority foundation. 7-40-060. Citation issued.

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

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KFC, 1144 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 24, 2026
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the closet in the dining area with clutter. Instructed to organize and maintain mentioned closet.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the following in need of cleaning: the… See more

#kfc #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Chicago Burger Zone, 3332 W Foster Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 24, 2026
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cardboard being used as a liner on shelving and on the floor under equipment in the dishwashing area. Instructed to remove cardboard to make all surfaces smooth,… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Falafel Dream, 3950 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 24, 2026
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease spills inside of fryers. Must clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no cold running water at hand sink in dish washing area. Must repair.

54. Garbage &… See more

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Chicago's Tacos Llc, 5759 W Division St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 24, 2026
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

Source: chicago.gov

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Pete's Fresh Supermarket, 2526 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 23, 2026
35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed several packages of fish thawing in vacuum packaging. Instructed to remove from packaging to thaw properly. Correct and maintain

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all large bulk food containers must be… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #fish #juice #meat

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Carniceria La Hacienda, 2744 W 55th St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 23, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed cold tcs food(beef), held at improper temperature of 47. 8f. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $70… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #meat

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Family Den, 8940-8944 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 23, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site. At the time of the inspection an expired city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate was… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Vegan Now 2go, 1536 E 75th St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 23, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed top interior surface and guard on rear ice machine with a build-up of pink and black slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates