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65 EXPRESS

331 S FRANKLIN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

65 EXPRESS has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 8, 2018. The most recent inspection, on October 3, 2022, found no infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2020. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2020. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2020. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on August 28, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on March 8, 2018. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.
  3. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED BEEF AND CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS, RICE , AND NOODLES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF @ 100.5F AND 2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN @ 49.5F. NOTED HALF DOZEN EGGS @79.0F LOCATED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF COOKED EGG ROLLS, 5 LBS CRAB RANGOON, AND 10 LBS OF COOKED ORANGE CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED SAID TCS FOODS. ALL ITEMS MENTIONED WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME VOLUNTARILY BY PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH COMMON NAME EXAMPLE RICE, HERBS AND SPICES. MUST MAINTAIN WHEN OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED DIRT PLUMBING FIXTURES INSIDE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS (EGG ROLL 81 F, SLICED COOKED PORK AT 83 F,COOKED SLICED CHICKEN AT 83 F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE FOOD SMOKER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT MINIMAL 135 F AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, RICE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED SUGAR AND FLOUR CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREAS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/28/2018 REPORT # 2213586 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION STATES : PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS , INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    12 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE NOT DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-102.12. NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 (A)NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
    • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
      • 2-401.11. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREAS AND BEHIND FOOD SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE STAFF EAT IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 FOUND ABOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 4-904.11 USING DISPOSABLE LARGE FOAM CUPS AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD CONTAINERS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-202.16 COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-204.18, CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING FROM COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS , INSTRUCTED TO OBTAI.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
    • 62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
      • 7-32-15. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS SMOKING IN KITCHEN DURING BREAK. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW SMOKING IN FACILITY.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. License

    3 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS. OBSERVED SNEEZE GUARDS TOO SHORT ON SIDE OF STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD INSIDE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN ICE CREAM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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