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City inspectors recorded this establishment as out of business on 2026-04-08. Its inspection history is kept below in full — the record does not stop being true because the business shut. The city publishes no reason for a closure, and none is inferred here. A licence can be reinstated; if this one is inspected and graded again, the notice clears on the next rebuild.

As of 2025-04-17, Food Express Restaurant passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Food Express Restaurant

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3851 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Bronzeville · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2025-04-17
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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED GAPS IN BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
core violation
OBSERVED THE KNOB ON THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

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20231 inspection

Food Express Restaurant health inspection FAQ

Has Food Express Restaurant passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Food Express Restaurant passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2025-04-17. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Food Express Restaurant have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 3 violations at Food Express Restaurant's most recent inspection on 2025-04-17. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Food Express Restaurant last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Food Express Restaurant was last inspected on 2025-04-17. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.