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EXPRESSO EXPRESS

2300 S THROOP ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Mobile Food Preparer

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EXPRESSO EXPRESS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2632351

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESSO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST

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

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2631201

Location recorded for this inspection · EXPRESSO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH RECORD OF VISITS AND A COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER FOR FOOD TRUCK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR SEPARATING PREP AREA FROM DRIVING AREA NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED DOOR TO ENSURE DOOR CLOSES COMPLETELY.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO DRAINBOARD PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED POTABLE WATER WITH NO DRAIN VALAVE. WATER SYSTEM UNABLE TO FLUSH EVERY 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION NOT ISSUED RULE 3 #4

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTEWATER DISPOSAL HAS SAME DIMENSIONS AS POTABLE WATER VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MEET CODE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED RULE 3

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR SLIDING DOOR SEPARATING PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE. MUST REPAIR MENTIONED DOOR, SO THAT IT IS ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A CLEAR FOOD DISPLAY BOX NOT PROPERLY SECURED. INSTRUCTED ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE SECURED PROPERLY WHILE IN MOTION AND MAINTAINED (RULE 7).

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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 3046017.

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