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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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Subway, 2101 E 71st St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 16, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 12 observed no hand drying provision at the handwashing sinks located in the front and rear food prep areas. Instructed to provide a hand drying provision, such as paper towels, at… See more

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Cheesie's Pub & Grub, 6544-6546 W Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 15, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with food manager training at time of inspection.

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

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Amazcakes Llc, 5020 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 15, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: inadequate pest control, found about 15 mice droppings in furnace closet next to prep kitchen. Instructed to eliminate rodent's activity. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

Source: chicago.gov

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El Rey Del Taco & Burrito, 4835-4837 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 15, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 45. 1-63. 1f. Observed cold tcs foods, rice(47. 7f), pork(45. 1-50. 5f), milk(48. 7f), chicken(46. 0f), beef(46. 8-59. 2f), shredded cheese(47. 8f), beans(63. 1f) and… See more

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Grand Chinese Kitchen, 1511 E 87th St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 15, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed facility without chemical sanitizers needed to sanitizer equipment and utensils. Must provide chemical sanitizers and be available for use during all hours of operation. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

57. All food employees… See more

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Pak Sweets, 2326 W Devon Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 15, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 15 rat droppings on the floor beneath the mop sink and beneath the dry storage shelving next to the rear exit door. Also… See more

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See Thru Chinese Kitchen, 7613 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 14, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11 observed the cutting board attached to the prep cooler with dark grooves. Instructed to remove grooves or replace cutting board.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 observed spices… See more

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Report date: Jan 14, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the person in charge does not have a city of chicago certified food manager certificate.

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

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Robust Coffee Lounge Llc, 6300 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 14, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the following sink not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at employee washroom handsink (71f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #pork #milk