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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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El Taconazo La Fiesta Inc., 2700 N Central Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 19, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at handsinks in prep area. Instructed person in charge to place handwashing signs at all handsinks.

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

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Bittersweet, 2019 S Laflin St, Chicagoo, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 19, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the person in charge without a valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #egg #milk

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Sammy's Breakfast, 250 E 103rd St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 19, 2025
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: 4-603. 15 observed no written procedure for the clean in place equipment (large mixing equipment). Instructed to provide.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed a minor black… See more

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New Jb-one, 6359 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 19, 2025
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-204. 112(b) unable to locate thermometer inside 2 door with cold hold attached in front prep. Instructed to provide.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-601. 11 observed food storage containers containing working… See more

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Popeye's #867, 1356 W 47th St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 19, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximaltey 60 small black live flies throughout rear prep/storage area on chicken pans, sauce containers, cardboard boxes, exterior surfaces of walk in cooler door and flying near beverage station floor drain. Recommended… See more

#popeyes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken

139   Comments Comment
Report date: Nov 19, 2025
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered, and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

39.… See more

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Jollibee, 5033 N Elston Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 19, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005. All ice inside… See more

#jollibee #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Subway, 5710 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 19, 2025
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed sprayer attachment hanging loose from wall above three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov

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Regulatory Report

Popeye's #862, 818 E 47th St, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 18, 2025
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed food employee at register wipe his nose, touch beard/ mustache while and cough onto arms, proceed to process customer payment and lastly handle ready to eat foods (chicken, biscuits, sides) without washing hands… See more

#popeyes #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #chicken

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South Of The Border, 1416 W Morse Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

5 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 18, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: instructed manager to properly… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates