Did Chisme Express Inc. pass its last health inspection?

Chisme Express Inc. at 5955 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Jul 29, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Chisme Express Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET ON COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Chisme Express Inc.

5955 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60629 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 29, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 29, 2026

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET ON COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 29, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2024	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 15, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 31, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 26, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 20, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2013	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2011	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2010	Canvass	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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Chisme Express Inc. — questions

Did Chisme Express Inc. pass its last health inspection?: Chisme Express Inc. at 5955 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Jul 29, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Chisme Express Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET ON COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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