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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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Regulatory Report

The Hatchery, 135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 18, 2026
28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: observed approximately 14 open rodent traps in dry storage areas e-113, e-114, e-115. Instructed to remove all open rodent bait stations and informed manager that rodent bait shall be contained in a… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Little Wok, 1950 W Division St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 17, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty while time and temperature control for safety (tcs) foods are stored, handled and served. Instructed that a certified food manager must… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Tawakkul Restaurant, 6410-12 N Claremont Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 17, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside the 2 door refrigeration unit to be improper:-pasta 45f, chicken 50f, beef stew 44. 9f manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 20 lbs of products… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #pasta

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

1 week 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

40   Comments Comment

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

1 week 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

40   Comments Comment

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Reggio's Pizza Express (t1 C18 Food Court), 11601 W Touhy 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: 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

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Reggio's Pizza Express (t1 C18 Food Court), 11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details

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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