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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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La Esmeralda, 1005 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 10, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on site during the inspection while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times, while open and operating. Priority foundation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken

16   Comments Comment

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Rich's Deli & Liquor, Inc, 857 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 10, 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 #fish #rice #sausage #cabbage #gravy

51   Comments Comment

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Los 3 Compadres De Guerrero, 912 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 10, 2025
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of cooked tcs foods such as 25lbs. Cooked steak-97. 5f-105. 8f. 10lbs. Cooked chicken-124. 9f in pans on prep table. The product was discarded by the manager. It must have had hot… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #carnitas #chicken #guacamole #lettuce #shrimp #steak #tomato #pork #ham

51   Comments Comment

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Aloha Hawaiian Bbq, 2825 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 10, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed build up on interior of ice machine door. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 20 rat droppings scattered throughout facility… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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A.p. Deli, 1759 E 75th St, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 10, 2025
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: wiping cloths on tabletops must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Correct and maintain

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: all knives must be stored in a… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Port & Park Bistro And Bar, 4000-4006 N Southport Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 10, 2025
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed front coffee bar area handwashing sink faucet to be in poor repair, cold water dial loose but functional. Instructed to repair or replace handwashing sink cold water dial and maintain all plumbing fixtures… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #coffee

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Popeye's Chicken, 5248 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 10, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed broken, unused warmer in rear prep area near exposed handwashing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition or remove from premises.

Source: chicago.gov

#popeyes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Zelly's Heavenly Breakfast Inc., 554 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 9, 2025
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed missing thermometers inside cooling units located in prep area. Instructed to provide.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burned out bulbs in ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and increase… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

72   Comments Comment

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Honey Bear Restaurant, 7036 N Clark St, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 9, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 4 live roaches on site in the following areas, on wall and on floor under shelving unit in prep area near rear exit door, and in basement on floor near stairs. Recommended… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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West Side Food And Deli, 4150 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Jul 9, 2025
15. Food separated and protected
- comments: 3-302. 11 (a:3-8) (b) observed expired items (dry boxed lasagna, boxed macaroni)stored on shelves in facility. Instructed pic to remove expired items. Pic voluntarily dicarded approximately 40 lbs of dry product at $300 during inspection.… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #macaroni

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