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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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Had a cheeseburger, fries, and cheese sauce from Small Cheval on Wells 5/9/2026 and 10 hours later was severely unwell - symptoms consistent with food poisoning. Severe stomach pain, diarrhea, chills, nausea. :(  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Nausea

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #cheeseburger #fries #cheesesauce

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Depriest Elementary, 139 S Parkside Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2026
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 observed excessive clutter inside storage closets and classroom in pre-k classrooms. Instructed manager to elevate all items off floor and away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.

59. Previous… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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El Kaporal, 5078 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 48. 6-50. 7f. Observed cold tcs foods, pork(50. 7f) and beef(48. 6f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #coffee #pork #bowl

Report date: May 7, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed cooked rice stored in the walk-in cooler with a temperature of 51f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #rice

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Polish Bistro, 8301-8303 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

2 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice machine located in basement with a build-up of black and brown substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored below the ice bin. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation… See more

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Congress Pizzeria, 5925 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed food stored in containers in all the coolers without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pizza #milk

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Potbelly Sandwich Works Llc, 1 N La Salle St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2026
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 12 : must repair or replace worn and pitted cutting boards to be in good repair.

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cream #icecream #soda

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Kk Wings, 502 E 47th St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed missing handwash signage at rear prep handsink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food containers stored on the floor in… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Cloudkitchens, 840-850 W Superior St, Chicago, Il, USA

2 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-204. 112(b) observed no ambient air thermometer inside the reach in display cooler at the frontline area. Instructed to provid to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of the equipment.

39. Contamination prevented during food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Popeyes, 9516 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

2 days ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found the rear hand-washing sink with a leak at the pipe. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: found food handler in the food prep area… See more

#popeyes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates