What is Arturo Express's health inspection score?

Arturo Express has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Arturo Express last inspected?

Arturo Express was last inspected on May 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Arturo Express have?

Arturo Express has 18 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Arturo Express safe to eat at?

Arturo Express has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Arturo Express serve?

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

Official Health Record

Arturo Express

Name: Arturo Express
Address: 130 S CANAL ST, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 65

130 S CANAL ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/4/2026

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0Fair

American•West Loop

Ranked #706 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: May 4, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-14 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 73/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (65/100) 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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130 S CANAL ST, Chicago, IL 60606

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jul

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High4 Med

5 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
Missing thermometer in prep cooler, Instructed to provide in an easy-to-view place.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
water dripping in a pan inside front prep cooler, Instructed to send condensating water outside cooler interior where food is stored.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
All food handlers certificate are expired, Instructed to update.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site with a valid certificate while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meats, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Missing light shield on light fixture in deli display case, instructed to install.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN AN UPDATED/CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
FOUND NO DISCARD DATE FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS: A VARIETY OF SOUP, TUNA AND COOKED CHICKEN HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 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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