MAR 10
2026
PASS · 0 violations
EXPRESSO EXPRESS.
Chicago Health Dept
2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026); 4 critical violations across the last 12 months.
2 inspections on record since 2026 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 11
2026
FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR SEPARATING PREP AREA FROM DRIVING AREA NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED DOOR TO ENSURE DOOR CLOSES COMPLETELY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO DRAINBOARD PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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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