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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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Kentucky Fried Chicken, 4200 W 55th St, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 21, 2025
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: the following noted with excessive grease and food debris accumulation: interior/exterior of fryers, all cooking equipment, all hot holding units, interior of all coolers including doors and rubbergaskets, hand sink basin in drive-thru area, all… See more

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Sophy Hyde Park, 1401-1411 E 53rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 21, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food… See more

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Starbucks Coffee, 1530 E 53rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 21, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed ice buildup in rear of two door prep cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on… See more

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El Pollo Real, 6330 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 20, 2025
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no ambient air thermometers inside display coolers and prep area cooler. Instructed to provide to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wet… See more

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Bitoy's Sweet Treats, 5957 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 20, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed pest control logbook is missing… See more

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Mimi's Chickens, 3748 W Division St, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 20, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the food prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper hot holding temperatures of friend… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #chicken #gyro #wings #chickenwings #hotsauce

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Huck Finn, 6650 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 18, 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. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

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Hyde Park Academy High School, 6220 S Stony Island Ave, South Side, Chicago, IL, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 18, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food… See more

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The Bbq Shack, 2734 W 111th St, Chicago, Il, USA

7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 18, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed hand drying provisions and soap dispencer located over the prep sink. Instructed to remove as a way of making sure it is not being used as a… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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