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EXPRESS GRILL INC.

1730 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EXPRESS GRILL INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531288

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESS GRILL INC. · 1730 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463287

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESS GRILL INC. · 1730 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293602

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESS GRILL INC. · 1730 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, THERE IS A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150806

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESS GRILL INC. · 1730 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059362

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESS GRILL INC. · 1730 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976170

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESS GRILL INC. · 1730 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975844

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESS GRILL INC. · 1730 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931284

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESS GRILL INC. · 1730 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1562208

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESS GRILL INC. · 1730 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: 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.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO CHECK HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT, 2 FRYERS, STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE AND HAVE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493281

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESS GRILL INC. · 1730 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT CLEANED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNUSED DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151459

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESS GRILL INC. · 1730 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279333

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESS GRILL INC. · 1730 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: TWO PAPER PACKAGES OF COOKED SAUSAGES ARE COOLING OFF FOR COLD STORAGE, LABEL AND DATE SAID ITEMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2048647.

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