JAN 14
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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S2 EXPRESS GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
5058 S HALSTED ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 14, 2026 · passed
5 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Double door freezer interior side of door missing cover, exposed insulation. Instructed to cover insulation with a smooth surface.
AUG 292025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF STEAM TABLES UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE PRODUCT WITH HANDLE UPWARD OR CLEAN DRY CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
AUG 62025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF STEAM TABLES UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE PRODUCT WITH HANDLE UPWARD OR CLEAN DRY CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
JAN 42024FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2024
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2252726 CONDUCTED ON 01/09/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JAN 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: STEAK 47.8F AND GROUND BEEF48.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -COS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND LOW COLD HOLDINING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SODA AND JUICES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS MISSING IN HOOD VETILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JAN 312022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO LABEL ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS; MUST LABEL ALL CONTAINERS HOLDING INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC).
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE. HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED AT ALL SINKS DURING INSPECTION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND AROUND AND UNDER OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD OF DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINCATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING PROOF OF VACCINATION. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED TO DINE IN AT LOCATION.
JUN 282021FAILED19 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2021
FAILED
19 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIDE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (LOBSTER,STEAK,MASHED POTATO).MUST PROVIDE ,MAINTAIN AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 18LBS. COOKED MASHED POTATO 113.0F-121.6F.15LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 94.3F-103.3F. 3LBS. COOKED ASPARUGUS 77.2F.5LBS. COOKED PHILLY STEAK 120.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 41LBS. $62.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING FOODS SUCH AS 5.5LBS.RAW LOBSTER TAILS 57.7F-58.3F IN A BUCKET OF WATER ON SHELVING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5.5LBS. $160.(PRIROITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO.MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DARK AND BLACK DISCOLORED SURFACE ON CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PANTRY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZER,STORAGE SHELVES.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES WATER TEMPERATURES ARE REAR HAND SINK 66.0F,3- COMPARTMENT SINK 66.3F,CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM 66.2F.MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 110.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0F AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN MIDDLE BASIN UNDERNEATH AND LEAKY 2- DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES TOILET IN REAR PREP AREA OVER FLOWING WITH URINE .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING IN LOWER WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT VENTILATION HOOD.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
APR 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS AROUND GRILL AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2303350 DATED 7/18/2019 NOT CORRECTED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JAN 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM AT REAR USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS AROUND GRILL AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2303350 DATED 7/18/2019 NOT CORRECTED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUL 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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