FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
EXPRESS FOOD TRUCKS LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer
EXPRESS FOOD TRUCKS LLC
(AKA: MEDITTERANEAN EXPRESS)
2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO 60608
Mobile Food Preparer
July 21, 2015
License
License #2369178
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Inspection Summary
This mobile food preparer was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on July 21, 2015. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 1 violation during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #9
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: HOT WATER TANK SITTING IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR AND NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INSTALL HOT WATER TANK.
Why This Matters
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Food Code Requirement
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Specific Requirements
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-101.11, 5-103.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection