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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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South China Kitchen Inc., 11631 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 30, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: spices out of the original packaging in containers located by the wok cooking station. Instructed to label all spices that are out of the original packaging.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #meat

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Iron Age Chicago, 1265 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 30, 2026
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed food stored improperly in plastic grocery bag in employee refrigerator. Instructed to correct.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed open ceiling in the… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Alessandro Volta Elementary, 4950 N Avers St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 30, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels in the 2nd floor boys restroom. Instructed management that all handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times; instructed to provide. Priority foundation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #milk

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Subway, 3333 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 30, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: visible and working thermometer needed in the 2-door front prep cooler. Must provide thermometer and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirt and food debris on floor underneath food storage… See more

#subway #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Dunkin Donuts/baskin Robbins, 9100 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 30, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted nor proof of a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site. Instructed to always post the… See more

#baskinrobbins #dunkindonuts #nuts #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #bread #cheese #cream #sausage

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Mayflower Restaurant, 5240 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 27, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed both hand washing sinks in kitchen with no paper towels. Instructed manager to provide paper towels. Manager stocked both hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces:… See more

#lowes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Vajra, 2039-2041 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 30, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signs at handwashing sinks in bar area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Lao Sze Chuan, 4832 N Broadway, Chicago, Il, USA

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 27, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted hand wash sink by the dish washing machine inaccessible with cardboard box place ontop of sink as tray and food containers and a box of gloves. Instructed to have all hand… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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

3 weeks ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Mar 27, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: inadequate pest control, found about 50 mouse droppings along wall base in kitchen and water heater closet. Instructed manager to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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