What is S2 Express Grill's health inspection score?

S2 Express Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was S2 Express Grill last inspected?

S2 Express Grill was last inspected on January 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does S2 Express Grill have?

S2 Express Grill has 18 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is S2 Express Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, S2 Express Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does S2 Express Grill serve?

S2 Express Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

S2 Express Grill

Name: S2 Express Grill
Address: 5058 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 92

5058 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/14/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 14, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5058 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Jan 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Aug 2025

2 inspections

8 basic

Aug

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Double door freezer interior side of door missing cover, exposed insulation. Instructed to cover insulation with a smooth surface.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SODA AND JUICES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FILTERS MISSING IN HOOD VETILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND REPLACE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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