Pullman Express Food & Deli

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 29, 2026 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Found a fly strip hanging above the rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove and refrain from hanging fly strips in prep areas. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior and exterior of the deep fryers with a thick build up of grease dirt and charred materials. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the deep fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior and exterior of all the coolers and freezers with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Walls around the cooking equipment and sinks with dirt, food and stains. Instructed to clean and maintain walls. -floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment with food, grease, dirt and debris. Floor drains under the 3-comp. Sink and in front of the walk in cooler with thick build up of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors and floor drains.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found broken/damaged floor tiles in the front and rear prep area (in front of the cooking/cooling equipment and 3-comp. Sink). Instructed to fix/replace tiles and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found ventilation above cooking equipment with grease, dust and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain filters.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Feb 20, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No hand-washing signage at any of the hand-washing sinks. Instructed to provide and visibly display signage at hand washing sinks. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: The front hand-washing sink leaks profusely from underneath. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Cut fruit in the display cooler and are not labeled. Instructed to properly label to disclose when cut and when it must be sold by and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth stored on cutting board on top of prep cooler. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Large can opener in the front food prep area with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain can opener.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior and exterior of the deep fryers with a thick build up of grease dirt and charred materials. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the deep fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior and exterior of all the coolers and freezers with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak at the base of the faucet on the rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Walls around the cooking equipment and sinks with dirt, food and stains. Instructed to clean and maintain walls. -floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment with food, grease, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Ventilation above cooking equipment with grease, dust and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain filters.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Jun 9, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Jun 2, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed facility installing their own fly light devices. Instructed to remove and only allow pest control to install all insect control devices.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 100 live small flies on the walls, on cardboard boxes and flying around the rear food prep area and rear dry storage area. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as a shelf lining. Instructed to not re-use cardboard, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed interior of fryers with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the floor in the rear dry storage area and front food prep area. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Nov 13, 2024 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

6. Aug 23, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinls used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed maanger to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, sinks, beverage machines. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink and 3-compartment sink in dish washing area. Observed toilet not flushing properly in washroom. Instructed manager to 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: Observed food spills on walls under rear hand washing sink, food spills and debris on floor inside walk-in cooler, under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink, unused articles and trash stored outside rear door. Instructed manager to remove and maintain premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (beef 180.1f) prepared. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All food handlers must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Oct 4, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Sep 21, 2023 Fail

   License Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found large amounts of debris in the outside dumpster corral. No outside receptacles just large bags of trash and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: All food handlers must meet the food handler requirements and provide proof.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: All cfm must take the allergen training course and provide proof.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Sep 14, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical8 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage at the prep nor the washbowl sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain signage to those sinks.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink not connected/operable. Instructed to have it connected/operable and maintaining a temperature of 110f minimum.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No hot water at any of the sinks. Once gas is turned on, must make sure that hot water is available at the required temperature(s).

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Hand washing sinks not operable. Must attach piping underneath and have hot/cold running water.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a grease trap and have it adequately installed.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device to the toilet room and maintain it.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found large amounts of debris in the outside dumpster corral. Instructed to clean and maintain area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must seal all openings/gaps around the pipes and replace all water stained ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide mechanical ventilation to the toilet room and maintain it.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide the original certificate.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: All food handlers must meet the food handler requirements and provide proof.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: All cfm must take the allergen training course and provide proof.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required