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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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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Ba Le Sandwich And Bakery, 5014 N Broadway, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 17, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: no person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: noted no certified food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #corn #rice #pork #ham #cake

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China Palace, 1129 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 18, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs provided at the hand washing sinks. Management instructed to provide a handwashing sign at all hand washing sinks.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #crab #pork #egg

Report date: Feb 18, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site upon arrival. Active manager stated that her city of chicago food manager certificate was never received manager from another terminal… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pasta

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Benny's Pizza, 1244 W 18th St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Feb 17, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: large bulk food containers in need of name of commodity. Instructed to correct and maintain

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rat and mice activity in basement. Observed approx 30-40… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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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

#school #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken

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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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates