What is Italian Express's health inspection score?

Italian Express has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Italian Express last inspected?

Italian Express was last inspected on March 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Italian Express have?

Italian Express has 25 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Italian Express safe to eat at?

Italian Express has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Italian Express serve?

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

Official Health Record

Italian Express

Name: Italian Express
Address: 2447 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 76

2447 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/7/2025

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0Good

Italian•Chicago

Ranked #993 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 39% of italian restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Mar 7, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

2447 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Sep 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MENS WASHROOM SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BY POTATOE FRIES CUTTER. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED COOKED 5 EACH(5 POUNDS EACH) ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 110.8F TO 115.9F.RAW MARINATE CHICKEN(10 POUNDS)AT TEMP OF 50.7F,ALSO STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 35,VALUE 115. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE, HOWEVER BROKEN NOT ABLE TO TURN IT ON. NOT ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A STEM WORKING THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER ON SHELF UNDER PIZZA PREP TABLE MUST BE LABELD WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MALE EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED USED CLOTHS STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARDS AREA MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON CEMENT GROUND AND BRICK WALL.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZER PEST AND INSECTS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FORM 9-8-2023, REPORT #2581427: #39) 3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #47) 4-501.11: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. #47) 4-501.12:OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS, KEEP THEM CLEAN ORGANIZED, AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−23 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS, KEEP THEM CLEAN ORGANIZED, AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAINS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PLATES AND OTHER UTENSILS BEING STORED FACING UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPRATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE DRY ROOSTORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 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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