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CHISME EXPRESS INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHISME EXPRESS INC. 5955 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60629 Restaurant
March 6, 2024 Complaint License #1334960
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON GLUEBOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARD LINING NOTED ON SHELVES AND ALUMUNUM FOIL ON SURFACES AT INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RUSTY SURFACES NOTED ON DOOR HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERSIDE OF STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR NEAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. WOOD SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR WITH WORN AND CRUMBLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF DOORS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM DRAIN PIPE WHEN WATER DRAINING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED ISSUE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY DRAINING 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TILES MISSING AND CRACKED AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR CHICKEN ROASTING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE PIZZA OVEN. HOLE IN WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER. WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, EXCESSIVE CAULKING AND COVERING ON WALL NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TILES MISSING AND CRACKED AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR CHICKEN ROASTING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE PIZZA OVEN. HOLE IN WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER. WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, EXCESSIVE CAULKING AND COVERING ON WALL NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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