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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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Our Lady Of Tepeyac School, 2235 S Albany Ave Bldg, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 17, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water (64. 7f-68. 3f) at hand washing sinks in women lower-level washroom and girls' first floor washroom. Instructed manager to provide hot water at all hand washing sinks. Priority… See more

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Sharks, 3900 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 17, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water (61. 1f) at handwashing sink inside washroom. Instructed manager to provide hot water at handwashing sink for proper handwashing. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly… See more

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Report date: Feb 13, 2026
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed chicken held at an inadequate temperature of 120 f. Instructed manager to ensure all hot food is held at 135 and above. Manager discarded 5 pounds of cooked chicken ($15) priority violation 7-38-005 citation… See more

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El Pollo Real, 3835 W 31st St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 11, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in east furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation… See more

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Moon's Sandwich Shop, 16 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 11, 2026
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: 4-904. 11: observed tongs improperly stored on pipe on the wall above the service sink in the rear food prep area. Instructed to refrain from storing cooking utensils on pipe… See more

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Lawndale Community Academy Annex, 3444 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 10, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water (64. 7f) at handwashing sink in girls' third floor washroom in annex. Instructed manager to provide hot water (100f-120f) at all handwashing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c)

10. Adequate handwashing… See more

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Jerky Jerk Rare, 2251-2253 W Taylor St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 10, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed dead roaches on site. Dead roaches observed on floor near rear exit door, on the cart with clean pans, on the lower wall under the drainboard of the three compartment sink. Instructed… See more

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Roebuck Pizza/dryhop Brewers, 3155-3159 N Broadway, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 10, 2026
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed in basement prep dim lighting. Instructed… See more

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Chi Tea, 6474 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 10, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises. Citation issued. Must provide.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: found no city of chicago sanitation manager… See more

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