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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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Friday April 17, 2026 ~10:15am ordered plain bagel cream cheese bites & about an hour later had rapid onset nausea, vomiting that has persisted all morning & afternoon and is not over yet  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting

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Hoosier Mama Pie Company, 1616-1618 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 15, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed food handler topping off coffee drink(s) over the handwashing sink with excess coffee dripping into the handwashing sink at the frontline area. Instructed that handwashing sink(s) usage is strictly for handwashing… See more

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Taco Firme, 2640 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 15, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) inside of the front 2-door prep line-cooler. Observed beef at 54.8f, chicken at 54.9f, pork at 55.2f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10's of food worth $150.00. Instructed… See more

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Chengdu Bistro, 2211 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 15, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwashing sinks throughout facility in need of handwashing signage. Instructed to provide.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed kitchenware (bowls, plates, stored glasses) stored… See more

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Dollar Tree, 5616 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 15, 2026
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed mold like substance with black spots on soda pop racks in drink cooler located by the register area. Instructed to clean or replace racks.

Source: chicago.gov

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Fat Pour, 2005-2007 W Division St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 15, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine. Must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

47. Food & non-food contact… See more

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Best Sub, 2653 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 15, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during time of inspection with valid original certificate while preparing and serving sliced tomatoes, chicken, gyro and chicken. Instucted to provide and… See more

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Taco Burrito King, 6518-6520 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 14, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice… See more

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New Beginning Day Care Center, 5443 - 5451 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 14, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at washbowl sink in washroom children's washroom next to kitchen (72.3f), employee washroom handsink in rear toddler… See more

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Target/Starbucks, 2656 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 14, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed broken and or missing thermometers in coolers storing dairy, milk, prepared dips, variety fresh cheeses. Instructed to provide and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 25 large rodent… See more

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