65 Express
Last inspected: May 18, 2021
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Score
65 Express appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2018. On May 18, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for 65 Express dates to May 18, 2021.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; 65 Express is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 18, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Jun 24, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF @ 100.5F AND 2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN @ 49.5F. NOTED HALF DOZEN EGGS @79.0F LOCATED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED BEEF AND CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS, RICE , AND NOODLES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF COOKED EGG ROLLS, 5 LBS CRAB RANGOON, AND 10 LBS OF COOKED ORANGE CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED SAID TCS FOODS. ALL ITEMS MENTIONED WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME VOLUNTARILY BY PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH COMMON NAME EXAMPLE RICE, HERBS AND SPICES. MUST MAINTAIN WHEN OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT PLUMBING FIXTURES INSIDE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 21, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (EGG ROLL 81 F, SLICED COOKED PORK AT 83 F,COOKED SLICED CHICKEN AT 83 F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE FOOD SMOKER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT MINIMAL 135 F AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, RICE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/28/2018 REPORT # 2213586 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION STATES : PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR AND FLOUR CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREAS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Sep 4, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS , INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 (A)NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 FOUND ABOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12. NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS , INSTRUCTED TO OBTAI.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18, CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING FROM COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: 7-32-15. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS SMOKING IN KITCHEN DURING BREAK. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW SMOKING IN FACILITY.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE NOT DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: 2-401.11. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREAS AND BEHIND FOOD SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE STAFF EAT IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 USING DISPOSABLE LARGE FOAM CUPS AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 8, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS. OBSERVED SNEEZE GUARDS TOO SHORT ON SIDE OF STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD INSIDE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN ICE CREAM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 65 Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 65 Express on file is from May 18, 2021. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 65 Express?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 65 Express.
Has 65 Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 65 Express have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 65 Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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