What is Chicago Express Grill's health inspection score?

Chicago Express Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicago Express Grill last inspected?

Chicago Express Grill was last inspected on September 23, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicago Express Grill have?

Chicago Express Grill has 9 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago Express Grill safe to eat at?

Chicago Express Grill has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Chicago Express Grill

Name: Chicago Express Grill
Address: 4300 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60653
Rating: 72

4300 S MICHIGAN AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/23/2024

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Sep 23, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

20 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 69/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (72/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET AND A HOLE IN THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE HALWAY LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 23

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THREE SMALL HOLES IN CEILING NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO THAT WALL AND FLOOR MEET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN AREA BETWEEN KITCHEN AND REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE PRINTED OUT).

Base deductions−18 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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