Professional Food Testing & Quality Assurance

Ensuring food safety and quality through comprehensive laboratory testing services. ISO 17025 certified laboratory with over 15 years of expertise in food analysis and safety compliance.

Get Free Quote

About Honest Plate Laboratory

Your trusted partner in food safety and quality assurance since 2008

Honest Plate Laboratory Services has been at the forefront of food safety testing for over 15 years. Founded in 2008 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell, a food scientist with 25+ years of experience, our laboratory has grown to become one of the most trusted names in food quality assurance.

Our state-of-the-art facility in Chicago serves restaurants, food manufacturers, distributors, and retail chains across the United States. We pride ourselves on delivering accurate, timely results that help our clients maintain the highest standards of food safety and regulatory compliance.

With ISO 17025 accreditation and FDA recognition, our team of certified food scientists and technicians performs over 50,000 tests annually. We specialize in microbiological testing, nutritional analysis, allergen detection, and contaminant screening using the latest analytical technologies.

Our mission is simple: to provide honest, reliable food testing services that protect consumers and support businesses in delivering safe, high-quality food products. We believe that transparency and accuracy in food testing are fundamental to public health and business success.

Modern food testing laboratory with advanced equipment and scientists working

Our Laboratory Services

Comprehensive food testing solutions for every industry need

Microbiological Testing

Complete pathogen detection including Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and other foodborne pathogens. Shelf-life studies and spoilage organism identification with rapid turnaround times.

Nutritional Analysis

FDA-compliant nutritional labeling analysis including calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Accurate testing for menu labeling and product development.

Allergen Detection

Precise detection of major food allergens including gluten, nuts, dairy, soy, and eggs. Cross-contamination testing and ELISA-based allergen quantification services.

Chemical Contaminants

Heavy metals testing, pesticide residue analysis, and chemical additive verification. Environmental contaminant screening and packaging migration studies.

Water Quality Testing

Comprehensive water analysis for food processing facilities including bacterial testing, chemical analysis, and compliance with FDA and EPA standards.

Regulatory Compliance

HACCP validation, FDA compliance testing, and regulatory consulting services. Import/export testing and certificate of analysis preparation.

Why Choose Honest Plate?

Experience the difference of working with certified food safety experts

🔬

ISO 17025 Certified

Our laboratory maintains the highest international standards for testing accuracy and reliability, ensuring your results are legally defensible and globally recognized.

Rapid Turnaround

Most test results delivered within 24-48 hours. Emergency testing available with same-day results for critical food safety situations.

👨‍🔬

Expert Scientists

Our team includes PhD-level food scientists, certified microbiologists, and regulatory specialists with decades of combined experience.

📊

Digital Reporting

Comprehensive digital reports with detailed analysis, recommendations, and regulatory guidance. Secure online portal for accessing all historical data.

🛡️

Risk Management

Proactive contamination prevention strategies and recall support services. We help you identify and mitigate food safety risks before they become problems.

💰

Cost Effective

Competitive pricing with volume discounts and service packages. Prevent costly recalls and regulatory issues with our proactive testing approach.

Client Success Stories

Trusted by leading food businesses across America

MR
"Honest Plate's rapid testing helped us identify contamination issues before product launch, saving our company from a potential recall. Their expertise and quick turnaround times are unmatched in the industry."
Michael Rodriguez
Quality Director, Fresh Foods Inc.
JC
"The nutritional analysis service is incredibly accurate and detailed. We've been able to optimize our menu labeling and ensure FDA compliance across all our restaurant locations."
Jennifer Chen
Operations Manager, Urban Bistro Chain
DT
"Working with Honest Plate has transformed our quality assurance program. Their team provides not just testing, but strategic guidance that has improved our entire food safety system."
David Thompson
CEO, Premium Food Processors

Get Your Free Testing Quote

Contact our food safety experts today for personalized service

Please enter your first name
Please enter your last name
Please enter a valid phone number

Contact Information

📍 425 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 850
Chicago, IL 60611, USA
🕒 Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST
Emergency testing available 24/7