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Chicago Food Poisoning

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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CAVA, North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

3 months ago •reported by user-vbqq3859 • details

03/14/2026, ordered a bowl with super greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, harissa honey chicken - felt kind of off with a small stomach ache after 20-30 minutes. The real food poisoning hit me from 4 hours after eating until 9 hours, almost all night.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Fever, Cramps, Chills, Headache

#cava #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #honey #bowl

Consumer Review - Food Safety CAVA, North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA 03/14/2026, ordered a bowl with super greens, cucumbe... photo #1
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Subway, 4735 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 13, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46. 4-60. 7f. Observed cold tcs foods, sliced tomatoes(47. 2f), turkey(50. 5-60. 7f), roast beef(53. 8f), pepperoni(46. 4f), salami(55. 3f)and ham(55. 2-59. 4f) held at… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #pepperoni #turkey #ham #roastbeef

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Chicago Hoagie House, 7358 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 12, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-302. 12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #soda

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Jerkk Valleyy, 1556 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 12, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water (51. 6f) at front handwashing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide hot water at least 100f at front handwashing sink for proper handwashing. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Panera Bread, 1653 W Congress Pkwy Ste, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 12, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods stored inside a prep cooler. Found: two containers of ham (51. 0f-57. 2f),two containers of salami (51. 5f), two containers of mozzarella (50. 1f-51. 6f), two containers… See more

#panerabread #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #chicken #corn #onion #salad #steak #turkey #ham #chickensalad #grilledchicken #hummus

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Smoothie King, 3479 N Broadway, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 12, 2026
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11: **c** effectiveness- hair restraints observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c): (c)… See more

#smoothieking #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Bites, 3313 N Clark St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 12, 2026
29. Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
- comments: noted no sushi rice analyses letter or ph test kit on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a sushi rice analysis letter or obtain a ph test kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #rice #sushi

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Popeye's Chicken, 3204 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 12, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the rear exit door with a small opening at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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#popeyes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Richmond Tavern, 2944 W Grand Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 12, 2026
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

5. Procedures for responding to… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Jordyn's Soul Cafe, 1508 E 53rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 12, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while foods… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #fish #pasta #ribs

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