Did S2 Express Grill pass its last health inspection?

S2 Express Grill at 420 S Clark St was inspected on Apr 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 6 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at S2 Express Grill?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

S2 Express Grill

420 S Clark St, Chicago 60605 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 16, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 16, 2026

#1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.
#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, TACOS, HAMBURGERS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED ONSITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1 SMALL PAN OF SLICED TOMATOES 49.6F AND LETTUCE 50.2 INSIDE OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY $5 OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
#23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS (COOKED SWEET POTATOES) NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PAN WORTH APPROXIMATELY $200. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER CABINET AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON HOOD AND PIPING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 16, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 27, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2023	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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S2 Express Grill — questions

Did S2 Express Grill pass its last health inspection?: S2 Express Grill at 420 S Clark St was inspected on Apr 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 6 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at S2 Express Grill?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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