Food on the Run Express

130 E 51St St, Chicago, IL 60615

Other

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Food on the Run Express three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS DUSTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOP SHELF OF THE PREP COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KNOB ON THE FRONT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 25, 2024

License

No violations found.

100

Dec 28, 2023

License

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK, WASHBOWL SINK, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HOLES AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR THAT NEED TO BE SEALED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM FOR OVEN NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL TO PREVENT GREASE AND/OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Food on the Run Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Food on the Run Express on file is from Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Food on the Run Express?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Food on the Run Express.

Has Food on the Run Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Food on the Run Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Food on the Run 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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