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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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Jewel Food Store 3344, 1220 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 8, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed several items at improper cold holding temperature. Prepackaged sushi 52.7, ready to eat premade salads with meat 49.8, cut butternut squash, cut leafy greens and spinach all products were discarded. 10 lbs $100.00 priority… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #spinach #sushi #meat

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New Hong Kong Buffet, 6249 N Mccormick Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no hand washing soap at restrooms. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-030c. Provided by the end of inspection.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no hand washing… See more

#buffet #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sugar

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Lindo Michoacan, 3142-3148 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed facility using a small bowl as a scoop for hot rice in the hot holding unit in restaurant section. Instructed to use a scoop or utensil with a handle to… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #fish #rice #seafood #bowl

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Chipotle, 3312 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: outer openings not protected. Observed rear exit door not rodent proof. Door has 1/2 inch opening on bottom of the door. Must make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

51. Plumbing installed;… See more

#chipotlemexicangrill #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Dimo's Cafe, 4647 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food employees in the food prep area without hair restraints. Instructed management that all food employees in the food prep area must wear hair restraints.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pizza

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Subway 33077, 10354 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed female food handler not properly washing her hands before putting on gloves and handling food. Food handler just went to the front hand-washing sink, wet her hands and was about to shake them… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #shake

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Buffet City, 7010 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed various tcs foods at improper internal temperature inside the 2-door prep cooler in the front prep area: 3lbs of raw chicken at 44.7f, 5lbs of cooked steak at 54.5f and 8lbs of raw pork… See more

#buffet #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #steak #pork

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Ali's Food Mart, 1308 S Central Park Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 8, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 20 rat droppings scattered on floor under display shelves, near water heater and between shelving in sales, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service clean and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Family Dollar 7726, 3217 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 25 large rodent droppings on floor alongside of shelving rack in seasonal section of store. Noted approximately 65 small rodent droppings in the storage room located behind cold drink coolers behind… See more

#familydollar #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Jj Fish, 5211 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Apr 7, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted no hot water at restroom handsink and front hot foods prep handsink. Instructed person in charge hot water at all handwashing sinks must be at least 100f. Service technician arrived on… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef

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