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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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Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3227 W Addison St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers must be labeled with product common name.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: outer openings observed font entrance double doors not rodent proof doors have 1/2 inch… See more

#chipotlemexicangrill #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Taqueria Atotonilco #1, 3916 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: observed open cup of orange juice on prep table near cilantro in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide closed lid containers for employee beverages to prevent contamination.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #juice #orange

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Piccolo Specialty School, 1040 N Keeler Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 8, 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 to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice maker… See more

#school #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Janson's Drive In, 9900 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Las Casita's Restaurant, 5746-5748 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: observed open cup of coffee on prep table in kitchen. Must store with a lid in separate area away from food prep area and equipment.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments:… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee

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Damenzo's, 2322-2324 W Taylor St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed multiple food handlers demonstrate improper hand cleaning procedures. Observed one food handler put hands in the wash basin of the three compartment sink filled with dish water and dirty dishes, rinse hands and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #italian #pepperoni #pizza #sausage #turkey #pork #milk

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Seafood Junction, 1347 E 87th St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #broccoli #sausage #seafood

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Subway, 1510 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (deli meats, meatballs etc. ) are being prepared and served to customers. Instructed person-in-charge… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken

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El Mezcalito Cantina & Grill, 5147-5151 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 8, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Corrected on site city of chicago… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #oysters

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Tropical Smooothie Cafe, 1509 N Milwaukee, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 7, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (chicken quesadillas, smoothies etc. ) are being prepared and served to customers. Instructed person-in-charge… See more

#tropicalsmoothiecafe #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #chickenquesadillas