EXPRESS GRILL INC.

Chicago Health Dept

1730 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2019.

Last inspected Jun 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, THERE IS A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 22

2018

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 31

2017

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 29

2016

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 21

2016

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 20

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 31

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO CHECK HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT, 2 FRYERS, STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

AUG 5

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT CLEANED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNUSED DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 19

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEED TO CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

DEC 18

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

TWO PAPER PACKAGES OF COOKED SAUSAGES ARE COOLING OFF FOR COLD STORAGE, LABEL AND DATE SAID ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE GRILL HAS A GAP WITH SOME GREASE ON IT, CLEAN THE BASEBOARD AND FILL IN THE GAP.

FEB 24

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,DRAWERS,VENT IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE & 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD.

JUL 30

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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