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Chicago Food Poisoning

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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New Best Sub, 3334 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 14, 2026
35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed improper thawing being done with frozen beef pizza pies in rear storage area. Thawing must occur with food being placed in the cooler over night. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures. (manager corrected).

40.… See more

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Quick Food Mart 2, 547 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 14, 2026
2. City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
- Comments: Observed no certified food manager on site with the original City of Chicago food service manager certificate, while open and operating. Instructed a City of Chicago certified food manager must be on… See more

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Jewel Food Store 3234, 102 W Division St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 13, 2026
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed the shelving in the meat prep area across from the three compartment sink above the cutting boards with a build up of rust on them. Instructed to clean and maintain… See more

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Hotel Zachary, 3630 N Clark St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 13, 2026
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menus for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods on the menus can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those… See more

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Subway, 5853 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 14, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rear exterior door not tight fitting around frame. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting and maintain.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments:… See more

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Bronzeville Winery, 4414-4420 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 14, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at employee washroom handsink (67f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be… See more

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The Second City, 1608-1616 N Wells St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 14, 2026
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed standing water on floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavy build up of food debris and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Ho Ho Chop Suey, 7908 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 14, 2026
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must defrost and clean the interior of the deep freezers to remove ice build up and debris.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed the faucet base at the 3 comp sink with… See more

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