Chicago Express Grill

4300 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

American

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2024

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Chicago Express Grill was last inspected on Sep 23, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET AND A HOLE IN THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE HALWAY LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Feb 16, 2023

License

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE SMALL HOLES IN CEILING NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO THAT WALL AND FLOOR MEET.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN AREA BETWEEN KITCHEN AND REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE PRINTED OUT).

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Express Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Express Grill on file is from Sep 23, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Express Grill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chicago Express Grill.

Has Chicago Express Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Express Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Express Grill 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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