FOOD EXPRESS RESTAURANT

3851 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Restaurant

15 inspections

1. CanvassApr 8, 2026

   0 infractions

2. Short Form ComplaintApr 17, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED GAPS IN BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE KNOB ON THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
3. CanvassApr 7, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED GAPS IN BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE KNOB ON THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassNov 29, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT NEAR CASH REGISTER WITH LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED OFFICE/STORAGE AREA VERY CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE WALLS AND VENTS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassFeb 26, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS WORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
6. ComplaintAug 25, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • REAR EXIT DOOR HASA 1 INCH GAP IN THE CENTER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND BOTTOM AREA OF STEAMTABLE. STEAMTABLE CLEANING CORRECTED ON SITE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREA BY LARGE OVEN, CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
7. CanvassOct 27, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND BOTTOM AREA UNDERNEATH THE STEAMTABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DUST.
8. CanvassMay 3, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT BY FRYERS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND VENT FANS ON WASHROOM CEILINGS TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND BUILD UP.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOUND A FEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT THOSE FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
9. CanvassMar 31, 2020

   5 infractions

   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS HAS THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • THE RUBBER WALL BASE MISSING FROM THE AREA UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE WALLS AND VENTS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
10. CanvassNov 15, 2019

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND KIT ON PREMISES. FOUND THE DISINFECTANT INSIDE OF KIT IS NOT APPROPRIATE TO KILL NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND SMOKER). CLEAN WALLS AROUND PREP TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN WASHROOMS.
11. CanvassOct 9, 2018

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP (COOK LINE, HOT HOLDING) AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11 (B) (5) OBSERVED GRAB AND GO ITEMS, PASTRIES/DESERT MISSING LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-2020.16 OBSERVED EXIT/ENRTY DOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY FOR REFUSE NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR FAUCET LEAKING, HOT AND COLD KNOBS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.14 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS IN DISREPAIR, MISSING AND POROUS NOT SEALED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
12. ComplaintDec 15, 2017

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE ALL POP AND MILK CRATES IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND HOLDING UNITS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DEAD INSECTS, DUST BUILDUP,ETC).
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STEAM TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
13. CanvassOct 12, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AND AROUND TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DEAD INSECTS, DUST BUILDUP,ETC).
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STEAM TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR ALL INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN DRY STORAGE AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
14. ComplaintAug 29, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT BY BBQ PIT, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS, CEILINGS AND CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD EXTERIORS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON SHIELDS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOME CLUTTER OF BOXES OBSERVED IN STORAGE ROOM AND IN OFFICE; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS.
15. LicenseApr 19, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIORS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM (CDI). CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE STOVE IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BY ADDING TILE OR SEALING FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALL VENT OUTSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS, TILE AND SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.