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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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Greater Learning Opportunity Academy Inc., 2301-2305 E 79th St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 24, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 rodent droppings located under the 3 compartment sink and about 30 rodent droppings in the storage closet located under storage shelving… See more

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Original Halsted Maxwell Street Polish, 11656 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 24, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11 observed a slight white substance on the top of the interior of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 observed male food handlers with… See more

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Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade, 101 E 51st St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 24, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food… See more

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Puffy Cakes, 1651 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 21, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along… See more

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Carson's Famous Bbq Primesteaks, 465 E Illinois St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 21, 2025
59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2627135 dated november 14 2025 instructed facility to #48 service 3 compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink to be slow draining in both… See more

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Kentucky Fried Chicken, 4200 W 55th St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 21, 2025
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: the following noted with excessive grease and food debris accumulation: interior/exterior of fryers, all cooking equipment, all hot holding units, interior of all coolers including doors and rubbergaskets, hand sink basin in drive-thru area, all… See more

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Sophy Hyde Park, 1401-1411 E 53rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 21, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food… See more

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28   Comments Comment

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Starbucks Coffee, 1530 E 53rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 21, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed ice buildup in rear of two door prep cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on… See more

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28   Comments Comment

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El Pollo Real, 6330 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 20, 2025
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no ambient air thermometers inside display coolers and prep area cooler. Instructed to provide to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken

28   Comments Comment

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Bitoy's Sweet Treats, 5957 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Nov 20, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed pest control logbook is missing… See more

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