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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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Christopher House, 5235 W Belden Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 29, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed metered handwashing sink faucets providing water for less than 15 seconds upon activation in classrooms 101 and 117. Instructed to correct to provide water for at least 15 seconds without the… See more

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Ellington Elementary School, 243 N Parkside, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 29, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water (57f-77.9f) at multiple handwashing sinks in first floor unisex washrooms near kitchen, girls" and boys" washrooms near main office and pre-k washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hot water… See more

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Depriest Elementary, 139 S Parkside Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 29, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelves inside storage closet in pre-k 103. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

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Pozoleria El Mexicano, 5037-5039 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 29, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name… See more

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Joey G's Mac And Cheese, 959 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 29, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection while time/temperature control for safety, tcs, foods are handled/prepared, served and stored. Instructed the certified… See more

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Jibarito's Y Mas, 3400 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 29, 2026
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed 2 door cooling unit in prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove dried food debris and maintain free of accumulation.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501.114 out c… See more

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Real Kitchen At Walden, 2145 W Walnut St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 28, 2026
29. Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
- comments: observed no variance/haccp plan approval on site for vacuum packaging time and temperature control for safety foods. Found the following tcs foods vacuum sealed on site, approximately 7 bags of thawed/ frozen chicken, approximately 8… See more

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Great Expectations Learning Academy, 1146-1148 S California Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 28, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501.111: observed approximately 40 or more mice dropping… See more

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Green Ape, 1310 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 28, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage in the all-gender washrooms (2). Instructed to provide.

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

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Lozano Elementary, 1501 N Greenview St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 28, 2026
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.… See more

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