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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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Nicky's Chinese Food, 5231 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 19, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed various frozen food items… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #frozenfood

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Margarita's Pizzeria, 2705 - 2707 E 79th St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 19, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 observed dry food (flour) out of the original packaging and in dry food storage containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all food that are out of the original… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Los Cuates De Juanitas, 2757-2759 W 71st St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 19, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on site. Instructed person in charge certified manager as well as valid original certificate are both required on site while tcs foods (beans, steak,… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #rice #steak

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Dunkin Donuts, 3542 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 19, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hand drying provision, no paper towels provided in employees restroom, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Source: chicago.gov

#dunkindonuts #nuts #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade, 101 E 51st St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 18, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while foods… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #fries #frenchfries

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Krispy Chicken & Seafood, 1956 W 79th St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 18, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the rear exit door in poor repair, noted the weather strip worn at the bottom. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Los Comales, 6035 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 18, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed pink mold like substance on interior of ice machine panel dripping onto ice (ice used for drinks for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to discard ice, clean and sanitize machine. Priority foundation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef

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Warren Elementary, 9239 S Jeffery Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 18, 2026
59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 14(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report 2631173 dated 2/11/26; 54 - 5-501. 15 observed 2 outside dumpsters with the dumpster lids not maintained. One of the outside dumpsters… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Amelia Earhart Specialty School, 1710 E 93rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 18, 2026
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 15 observed the outside dumpster with a damaged lid. Instructed to replace lid so that the lid closes properly and is tight fitting at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

Source: chicago.gov

#school #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Stony Island Drive Thru, 1753 E 95th St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 18, 2026
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: 2-501. 11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to respond to vomit and diarrhea incidents that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide an adequate… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken