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Volcano Express

6011 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2023
100
Score
Low Risk

Volcano Express appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 28, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Volcano Express since Jun 28, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Volcano Express is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED ("RAW") OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF REAR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Sep 30, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.
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95
Sep 28, 2022
License
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(CHLORINE TEST STRIPS)PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO REACH IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.67.8F AND 53.6F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH KIT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETER AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINK BY SUSHI COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.
58
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Volcano Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Volcano Express on file is from Jun 28, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Volcano Express?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Volcano Express.

Has Volcano Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Volcano Express have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Volcano 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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