What is Chisme Express Inc.'s health inspection score?

Chisme Express Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chisme Express Inc. last inspected?

Chisme Express Inc. was last inspected on June 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chisme Express Inc. have?

Chisme Express Inc. has 21 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chisme Express Inc. safe to eat at?

Chisme Express Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Chisme Express Inc. serve?

Chisme Express Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chisme Express Inc.

Name: Chisme Express Inc.
Address: 5955 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 78

5955 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jun 12, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5955 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60629

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

May 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Complaint2 Canvass

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOPS IN AND NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN UPRIGHT COOLERS: RICE 54.2F, RED SALSA 53.9F, EGGS 52.3F, BEANS 47.9F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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

Base deductions−17 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON GLUEBOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
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
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−15 pts

May 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING AND HANDLING READY TO EAT CILANTRO WITH BARE HANDS, ALSO FRESH CUT/WOUND NOTED ON TOP OF HAND. INSTD TO BANDAGE AND WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES WHEN WOUNDS ON HANDS. ALSO BARE HAND CONTACT IS PROHIBITED WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE UTENSILS WITH ONLY SOAP AND WATER, RINSING OFF AND PLACING ON DRAINBOARD TO DRY. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP NOR ANY SANITIZER USED. INSTD ON PROPER SET UP OF SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE OF ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. MULTI USE EQUIPMENT WAS PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED AFTER INSTRUCTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN (SALT, RICE, ETC)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
EXCESSIVE RUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−31 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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