What is Volcano Express's health inspection score?

Volcano Express has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Volcano Express last inspected?

Volcano Express was last inspected on September 25, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Volcano Express have?

Volcano Express has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Volcano Express safe to eat at?

Volcano Express has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Volcano Express serve?

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

Official Health Record

Volcano Express

Name: Volcano Express
Address: 6011 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 74

6011 W IRVING PARK RD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/25/2023

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Sep 25, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

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

6011 W IRVING PARK RD , Chicago, IL 60634

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

2 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Sep

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED ("RAW") OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF REAR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 22

License InspectionFail

5 High2 Med4 Basic

11 total4 risk factors

12/100inspection score

−68 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH KIT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINK BY SUSHI COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND TWO REACH IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.67.8F AND 53.6F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETER AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(CHLORINE TEST STRIPS)PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−68 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 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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