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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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Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade, 810 W 59th St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 11, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed facility without… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #chicken #fish

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Big Apple Finer Foods Inc, 2345 N Clark St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 11, 2026
29. Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
- Comments: Noted a reduced oxygen packaging machine in the premises being used without a HACCP plan. Observed several different vacuum packaged meats such as sausage patties, hot dogs, pork etc. on display in coolers for sale… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sausage #pork #egg #meat #milk

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Nicky's, 5801 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 11, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage in customer restroom. Instructed person in charge handwashing signage is required at all handsinks.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed rust on interior side of… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Los Cuates Mercado, 4531-4535 W Marquette Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 11, 2026
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed excessive amount of grime and debris on shelving inside walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to detail clean or replace.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed three compartment sink with… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Jewel / Osco, 5320 S Pulaski Rd, 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 improper minimum water temperature of 77.6f at handwashing sink in first floor northside all gender washroom. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at… See more

#jewelosco #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #meat

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Manchamanteles Restaurant, 2003-2011 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 13, 2026
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501.114 observed basement storage area cluttered and inaccessible for adequate cleaning. Instructed to organize all kitchenware and unused equipment, remove all unnecessary items stored and elevate all items at least 6 inches off… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Noble Street College Prep, 1010 N Noble St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 13, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in 2 door refrigerators and 3 door freezer unit. Instructed to provide.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers prepping/handling food without hair restraint(s). Instructed to… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Seafood Shack & Steak Market On Stony Inc., 7005 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 13, 2026
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: 2-102. 14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.

6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
-… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Spencer Academy, 214 N Lavergne St, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 13, 2026
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed low water pressure at handwashing sinks and missing faucet handles on middle sinks in first floor boys' and girls' washrooms, leaking hot water faucet in kitchen staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Popeye's, 7617 S Racine Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 month ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 13, 2026
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the interior of the reach in freezer dirty. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors and floor drains need cleaning under the 3 comp sink and under… See more

#popeyes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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