Expresso Express

February 11, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH RECORD OF VISITS AND A COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER FOR FOOD TRUCK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR SEPARATING PREP AREA FROM DRIVING AREA NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED DOOR TO ENSURE DOOR CLOSES COMPLETELY.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED • NO DRAINBOARD PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTABLE WATER WITH NO DRAIN VALAVE. WATER SYSTEM UNABLE TO FLUSH EVERY 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION NOT ISSUED RULE 3 #4
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTEWATER DISPOSAL HAS SAME DIMENSIONS AS POTABLE WATER VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MEET CODE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED RULE 3
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR SLIDING DOOR SEPARATING PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE. MUST REPAIR MENTIONED DOOR, SO THAT IT IS ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE. • OBSERVED A CLEAR FOOD DISPLAY BOX NOT PROPERLY SECURED. INSTRUCTED ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE SECURED PROPERLY WHILE IN MOTION AND MAINTAINED (RULE 7).
code 55

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