Closed

Food on the Run Express

130 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant ZIP 60615 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Aug 8, 2025

Food on the Run Express was last inspected on August 8, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

August 8, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the top shelf of the prep cooler dirty. Must clean to remove debris. Also must clean the exterior of the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the knob on the front hand sink in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around cooking equipment to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hood and filters dusty above the cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand wash sink in kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide handsink according to food code standards. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water on premises. Hot water is not observed at the following sinks: prep handsink, washbowl sink, 1-compartment sink and 3-compartment sink. Informed person in charge hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands through the retail food establishment. Must correct and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two holes at front entrance door that need to be sealed to prevent rodent entry. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood system for oven not working. Instructed person in charge to install to prevent grease and/or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.