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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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McDonald's, 1664 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 19, 2026
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: handsink handles and faucet in need of repair. Handles are loose and faucet splatters making it more difficult to wash hands instructed to correct and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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#mcdonalds #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #soda

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Buffalo Wild Wings, 707 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 19, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no ambient air thermometer inside the hot holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the left side of the front entrance door… See more

#buffalowildwings #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Chicago Teachers Union Foundation, 1901 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 19, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black mold like substance throughout interior of ice machine. Also noted said substance on ice shield. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Ice machine is used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 19, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in kitchen prep area and rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed inadequate food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #salsa #sugar

45   Comments Comment

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Burger King, 6261-6265 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 19, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate. Must provide.

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

#burgerking #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

11   Comments Comment

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Henry Lloyd Elementary, 2103 N Lamon, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 19, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor in the corners of all storage closets in cafeteria and on, under, and behind bleachers in cafeteria.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Pizza Lobo, 3000-3004 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 18, 2026
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers without hair/ beard guards while preparing food. Instructed to provide and maintain effective hair retraints to prevent possible contamination

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pizza

74   Comments Comment

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Nawaz Gulshan, 6237 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 18, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: found bulk food containers with no labels. Rice,flour, and sugar. Must label.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found shelving units inside reach in cooler not clean. Must clean.

Source: chicago.gov

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #rice #sugar

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Mariano's 8527 Ukrainian Village, 2021 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 18, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at the start time of inspection while time and temperature control for safety (tcs) foods are stored, handled/prepped and served.… See more

#marianos #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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