Chisme Express Inc.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed windo in restroom with broken glass covered with cardboard. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain tight fitting for the prevention of pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings in dry storage area scattered under shelving and between cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, clean and sanitize area and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed gasket on cold hold unit near grill in front prep area in poor repair. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and residue on interior of all cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor in front of large rotisserie in front prep area. Observed water damaged tile in ceiling in front prep area. Observed hole in wall in rear dry storage area behind shelving. Instructed person in charge to repair areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report # 2619079 dated; 6/12/25 not corrected: #39-observed food items uncovered stored in prep area cooler near the grill. Instructed to provided food grade lids/coverings. Observed food items (soda pop) stored on the floor in the front of the facility. Instructed to store properly by elevating six inches from the floor on shelving units. #47-missing lid for ice machine, using a garbage bag as cover. Instd to provide proper cover for ice machine and maintain. Rust noted at bottom of grease trap of 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove rust and maintain. Instructed person in charge to come into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items uncovered stored in prep area cooler near the grill. Instructed to provided food grade lids/coverings. Observed food items (soda pop) stored on the floor in the front of the facility. Instructed to store properly by elevating six inches from the floor on shelving units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-502.11(a;c) missing lid for ice machine, using a garbage bag as cover. Instd to provide proper cover for ice machine and maintain. Rust noted at bottom of grease trap of 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove rust and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of mops in and near the dishwashing area. Instructed to store properly.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Both upright coolers in front prep area unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures. Ambient temperatures of 55.6f and 59.0f. Also noted condensor leaking on floor from coolers. Coolers tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use until repaired to maintain 41f or below and reinspected by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Missing lid for ice machine, using a garbage bag as cover. Instd to provide proper cover for ice machine and maintain. Rust noted at bottom of grease trap of 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove rust and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Dead roaches noted on glueboards. Instd to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize affected areas.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: 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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter and unnnecessary items in outisde rear storage unit. Storage unit used for single service items, and other items. Unable to access entire unit due to excessive clutter. Instd to remove clutter, organize area and maintain to be able to access all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service items stored on floor. Instructed to store items six inches from floor.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at drainpipe on three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed small leak at two compartment drainpipe. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Dry food storage containers not labeled. Instd to label with common name and maintain (salt, rice, etc)

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Excessive rust on wire storage racks in walk in cooler. Instd to remove rust and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler floor in disrepair, excessive rust and uneven surface. Instd to repair floor so as to be as smooth, even and easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler floor not clean, excessive food debris/spills. Instd to clean and maintain

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to obtain and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Door handles to walk in and reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Garbage can in toilet room in need of cover. Instructed to cover and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walls in prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Over 50 mice droppings noted in rear unused reach in cooler around condensor in rear pizza oven. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Contact pest control for updated service. Citation issued priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Rear door not rodent proof, approx 1/4 inch around door frame. Instd to rodent proof same so as to be tight fitting.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Soda 2 liters with crates stored on floor in front dining area. Instd to elevate 6 inches.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use proper food grade materials.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Small leaks under pipes at 2-compartment and 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter/unnecessary items at rear outisde area (boxes, crates, cans, aluminum, etc) instd to remove all and maintain area clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor under fryers and grill not clean, excessive grease/debris. Instd to clean and maintain same.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in front ventilation hood and rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace missing light shields and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls in rear storage area behind and between monitor equipment and safe, 30 mice droppings inside unused pizza oven, 20 mice droppings inside compressor unit of unused pizza prep cooler. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills on floor inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean floors an maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in front ventilation hood and rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace missing light shields and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at front prep line pitted and with deep, dark grooves, instd to replace and maintain cutting boards at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Broken floor tiles in front of chicken roaster. Instd to repair and maintain so as surface to be smooth, even, easily cleanable.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves oin the walk-in cooler, instructed to remove rust.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the front cutting board not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk in cooler/under storage shelves not clean, instructed to clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the walls inside the walk-in cooler, and outside the walk-in cooler not clean, instructed to clean.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing. Worn discolored must replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning, interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: All food items must be off the floor 6 inches. Floors under and around 3 compartment sink in need aof cleaning. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All coolers must have thermometers must install and maintain at all times.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous violation not corrected # 45 observed one employee without food handler certificate, no foood handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Report # 1522370, date 1/27/2015, correct by date 4/27/2015. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk-in cooler not clean under and around storage shelves,instructed to clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the front ceiling fans not clean, instructed to clean.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: The food is not labeled and dated in the walk in cooler, instructed to label and date all.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the following motmaintained in the walk-in cooler, condensation line leaking into a bucket, instructed to repair. Also rusty cooler storage shelves, instructed to remove rust/or replace. Observed the rear box freezer lid in poor repair with exposed instulation, instructed to repair/or replace. Observed cardboard on the storage shelfs, instructed to remove.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All the cooking equipment, pizza oven, external bulk containers and garbage containers in the prep area not clean, must clean and sanitize a.. Of them

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors throught along the walls and in the corners and underneath all equipment has dust and dirt buildup on them.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the rear walk-in cooler in poor repair, need to replace.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the walls and ceiling not clean in the front behind the south coolers, and in the rear prep area, instructed to clean and repaint a light color.also observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the front dining area, instructed to replace. Also reattach the wall coving behind the pizza oven.and clean all wall vents dusty.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Repair and seal all holes in the walls in the prep area so no insects or rodent harborage.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed missing sink stoppers, instructed to rpovide.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the rear walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 employees on premises missing food handler certificates, instructed to keep copies on premises.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: The food is not labeled and dated in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to label and date all.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All the cooking equipment, pizza oven, external bulk food containers and garbage containers in the prep area not clean. Must clean and sanitize all of them.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors throughout along the walls and in the corners and underneath all the equipment has dust and dirt buildup on them.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Repair and seal all holes in the walls in the prep area so no insect or rodent harborage.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Repair and seal all holes in the walls throughout premises so no insect or rodent harborage.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: The back door has a one inch gap at the bottom of the door. Door not tight fitting or rodent proofed. Serious citation given 7-38-020 instructed to make the back door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (chicken i64.3f, beans 36.2f, rice 145.1f, etc) must have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The large prep table shelf underneath and legs thick with grease and dirt buildup. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the filters underneath the hood in the front prep area has some grease buildup on them.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors throughout along the walls and in the corners and underneath all the equipment has dust and dirt buildup on them.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Repair and seal all holes in the walls throughout premises so no insect or rodent harborage.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beans, rice, etc) must have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Cooked foods in walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instd to do so.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in poor repair, pitted, with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace same and maintain. Remove aluminum foil from shelves under cooking line and paint rusty surfaces. Instd to have surface smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Exterior of dry storage bins not clean. Clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Drain in walk-in cooler not clean and missing cover. Instd to clean and provide cover.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Lightshield missing in rear prep area. Provide same.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Improper food dispensing utensils being used (cups, bowls, etc) and being stored in food. Instd to use proper food dispensing utensils (ladles, scoops, etc) and store properly.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor in walk in cooler in need of cleaning, all floor drains in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leak at three compartment sink faucet in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed at rear and front prep tables. Must replace and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean all cooking equipment to remove grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all build-up and food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT REAR AND FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THEMOMETERS TO THE REACH IN COOLERS.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WERE HATS, CAPS OR HAIR NETS WHEN WORKING AROUND FOOD.