S2 Express Grill
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2019, S2 Express Grill has 12 inspections in the public record. S2 Express Grill was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
S2 Express Grill's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Double door freezer interior side of door missing cover, exposed insulation. Instructed to cover insulation with a smooth surface.
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95
Aug 29, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF STEAM TABLES UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE PRODUCT WITH HANDLE UPWARD OR CLEAN DRY CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF STEAM TABLES UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE PRODUCT WITH HANDLE UPWARD OR CLEAN DRY CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Jan 11, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2252726 CONDUCTED ON 01/09/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: STEAK 47.8F AND GROUND BEEF48.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -COS.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND LOW COLD HOLDINING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA AND JUICES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS MISSING IN HOOD VETILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jan 31, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE. HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED AT ALL SINKS DURING INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND AROUND AND UNDER OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD OF DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINCATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING PROOF OF VACCINATION. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED TO DINE IN AT LOCATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NO LABEL ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS; MUST LABEL ALL CONTAINERS HOLDING INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES WATER TEMPERATURES ARE REAR HAND SINK 66.0F,3- COMPARTMENT SINK 66.3F,CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM 66.2F.MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 110.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0F AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 18LBS. COOKED MASHED POTATO 113.0F-121.6F.15LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 94.3F-103.3F. 3LBS. COOKED ASPARUGUS 77.2F.5LBS. COOKED PHILLY STEAK 120.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 41LBS. $62.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIDE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (LOBSTER,STEAK,MASHED POTATO).MUST PROVIDE ,MAINTAIN AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES TOILET IN REAR PREP AREA OVER FLOWING WITH URINE .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING FOODS SUCH AS 5.5LBS.RAW LOBSTER TAILS 57.7F-58.3F IN A BUCKET OF WATER ON SHELVING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5.5LBS. $160.(PRIROITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO.MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK AND BLACK DISCOLORED SURFACE ON CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PANTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZER,STORAGE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN MIDDLE BASIN UNDERNEATH AND LEAKY 2- DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING IN LOWER WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 16, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2303350 DATED 7/18/2019 NOT CORRECTED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS AROUND GRILL AREA.
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Jan 17, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2303350 DATED 7/18/2019 NOT CORRECTED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM AT REAR USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS AROUND GRILL AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 18, 2019
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was S2 Express Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at S2 Express Grill on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at S2 Express Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at S2 Express Grill.
Has S2 Express Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at S2 Express Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at S2 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.
How often is S2 Express Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, S2 Express Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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