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.

Last updated: February 19, 2026

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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

4 months 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

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Benny's Pizza, 1244 W 18th St, Chicago, Il, USA

4 months 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

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Our Lady Of Tepeyac School, 2235 S Albany Ave Bldg, Chicago, Il, USA

4 months 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

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Sharks, 3900 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA

4 months 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

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

4 months 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

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Sushi-san, North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, USA

4 months ago •reported by user-qtwhm131 • details

Ate there last night around 4-6 with my siblings. Both my sister and I developed severe nausea and vomiting about 4-6 hours later with chills. | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Chills

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

4 months 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

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

4 months 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

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

4 months 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)

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

4 months 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

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Chicago Food Poisoning

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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

Benny's Pizza, 1244 W 18th St, Chicago, Il, USA

Our Lady Of Tepeyac School, 2235 S Albany Ave Bldg, Chicago, Il, USA

Sharks, 3900 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA

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

Sushi-san, North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, USA

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

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

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

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

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