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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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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Gerrys Fish & Chicken, 11857 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 22, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14 observed no hand washing sign in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 observed the food handler with a beard and without a beard… See more

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New China Express, Inc, 2101 E 71st St, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 22, 2025
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: outer apron must be remove prior to entering washroom. Instructed to correct and maintain

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting boards in need of replacing where worn and… See more

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Point & Feather Chicago, 113-119 W Hubbard St, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 22, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed stained cutting boards on top of the prep line coolers. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and to maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
-… See more

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Lito's Tamales, 4242 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 23, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: upon arrival, observed no certified food manager on site during the inspection while open and operating. Instructed certified food manager must be on site at all times while open and operating. Certified… See more

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Helfeld's Delicatessen & Catering, 1750 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 23, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #fish #salad #salmon #tuna #turkey #egg #roastbeef #brisket

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Chopstick Express, 3237 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 23, 2025
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food not protected. Noted cooked chicken cooling in dirty carboard box previously used for produce on top of containers directly on the floor in front of ajar rear exit door.… See more

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Whale Fish And Chicken, 4955 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 22, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no city of chicago certified food manager present with a certificate while time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods are being prepared and served. Premises cooks and serves fried fish… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #fish

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El Taco Azteca, 2151 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 22, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: fly strip hanging above the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove and to not hang fly strips in any food prep areas. Maintain same.

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

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The Gallery Cafe, 1760 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 22, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #bread #cheese #chicken #coffee #ham #milk

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Bonchon, 1732 W Division St, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Oct 22, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken #corn #rice #wings #chickenwings #friedchicken #chickenstrips