Express Grill
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Express Grill, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 14, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Express Grill dates to Jun 14, 2019.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Express Grill trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT, AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIPPERWELL FOR THE FRONT HAND DIPPED ITALIAN ICE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH CITY COLD RUNING WATER AND A PROPER DRAIN AT FRONT ITALIAN ICE FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, THERE IS A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 22, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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May 31, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 21, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ABOVE AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON CONTAINER AND AROUND THE GROUND OF THE CONTAINER. ALSO GREASE ON WALL NEXT TO CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 PEPPER CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED CONTAINERS WITH HAMBURGERS WITHOUT LABELS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE PEPPER CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE REAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE BREAK TABLE AT REAR OF PREMISES IS STAINED, DIRTY AND STICKY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO CHECK HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT, 2 FRYERS, STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE AND HAVE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT CLEANED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Dec 18, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: TWO PAPER PACKAGES OF COOKED SAUSAGES ARE COOLING OFF FOR COLD STORAGE, LABEL AND DATE SAID ITEMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE GRILL HAS A GAP WITH SOME GREASE ON IT, CLEAN THE BASEBOARD AND FILL IN THE GAP.
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Feb 24, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,DRAWERS,VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE & 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD.
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Jul 30, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Express Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Express Grill on file is from Jun 14, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Express Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Express Grill.
Has Express Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Express Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Express Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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