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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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Popeye's #862, 818 E 47th St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 18, 2025
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed food employee at register wipe his nose, touch beard/ mustache while and cough onto arms, proceed to process customer payment and lastly handle ready to eat foods (chicken, biscuits, sides) without washing hands… See more

#popeyes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken

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South Of The Border, 1416 W Morse Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 18, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: instructed manager to properly… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Zoku Sushi, 1616 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 18, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed blank copies of employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to maintain policy with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sushi

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Crosby's Kitchen, 3455-3457 N Southport Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 18, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in front bar area and basement food prep area. Must provide hand washing signs or posters at the exposed hand washing… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #corn #fish #salad #salmon #steak #artichoke #meat

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Taqueria Los Molcajetes, 5344 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 18, 2025
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage receptacle lid not tight fitting, due to being filled with trash. Instructed all outside garbage receptacles must be able to close and remain tight fitting, per code, in order… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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City Gyros, 2804 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 18, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at the hand sink in the prep area as required for proper hand washing. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-030(c).

22. Proper… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #italian #steak #wings #chickenwings

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Ponce Place, 3612 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 18, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 200 mouse droppings throughout the following areas: inside deep fryer, behind cooking equipment, under cold holding and hot holding equipment, under and behind reach in freezer and under & behind reach… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #rice

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Cics Avalon Park/south Shore, 1501 E 83rd Pl, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 17, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water at hand washing sinks in girls and boys washroom near kitchen (73. 2f-70. 9f). Instructed manager to provide hot water at all hand washing sinks for proper hand… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #milk

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El Pollo Cris Cris#3, 7023-7025 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 17, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice machine interior surface soiled with black substance. Instructed to dispose of ice, clean and sanitize ice machine. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Original Pancake House, 10437 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 17, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the gasket seals on the low two door reach in cooling unit of the pancake topping prep area loose and coming apart near the hinges. Instructed to… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pancake