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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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El Pollo Real, 3835 W 31st St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 11, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in east furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Moon's Sandwich Shop, 16 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 11, 2026
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: 4-904. 11: observed tongs improperly stored on pipe on the wall above the service sink in the rear food prep area. Instructed to refrain from storing cooking utensils on pipe… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Lawndale Community Academy Annex, 3444 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 10, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water (64. 7f) at handwashing sink in girls' third floor washroom in annex. Instructed manager to provide hot water (100f-120f) at all handwashing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c)

10. Adequate handwashing… See more

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Jerky Jerk Rare, 2251-2253 W Taylor St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 10, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed dead roaches on site. Dead roaches observed on floor near rear exit door, on the cart with clean pans, on the lower wall under the drainboard of the three compartment sink. Instructed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Roebuck Pizza/dryhop Brewers, 3155-3159 N Broadway, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 10, 2026
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed in basement prep dim lighting. Instructed… See more

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Chi Tea, 6474 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 10, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises. Citation issued. Must provide.

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #sugar

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Circle K, 3601 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 10, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food service manager on site wile tcs foods are being handled (reheating chicekn wings, chicken taquito, pizza etc). Instructed above to operate with a city of… See more

#circlek #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #pizza #wings

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McDonald's, South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Chicago, IL, USA

2 weeks ago •reported by user-vrqgx619 • details

My youngest daughter had McDonald's DoorDash to her from a friend. She had the 10-piece chicken nugget medium fry as well as a medium Coke. It has not been 24 hours she has been throwing up she has diarrhea and severe stomach pain with headaches.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Fever, Chills, Headache

#mcdonalds #doordash #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #nugget #coke

Consumer Review - Food Safety McDonald's, South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Chicago, IL, USA My youngest daughter had... photo #1
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Warren Elementary, 9239 S Jeffery Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 weeks ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 11, 2026
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 15 observed 2 outside dumpsters with the dumpster lids not maintained. One of the outside dumpsters lids were completely missing and the other outside dumpster lids were worn. Instructed to replace… See more

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