El Chisme Express, 5955 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, USA
Latest report:
Report date: Mar 6, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: dead roaches noted on glueboards. Instd to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize affected areas.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cardboard lining noted on
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: dead roaches noted on glueboards. Instd to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize affected areas.
47. 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.
49. 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.
52. 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.
55. 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.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 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.
Source: chicago.gov
49. 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.
52. 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.
55. 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.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 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.
Source: chicago.gov
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El Chisme Express, 5955 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, USA
4 years ago •reported by user-ynnvq869
Inspection Failure: 22-Jan-20
Details: > 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).
> REAR DOOR NOT
Details: > 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).
> REAR DOOR NOT
RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH AROUND DOOR FRAME. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
> SODA 2 LITERS WITH CRATES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
> GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
> SMALL LEAKS UNDER PIPES AT 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
> EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR OUTISDE AREA (BOXES, CRATES, CANS, ALUMINUM, ETC) INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
> FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Source: Chicago Health Dept
> SODA 2 LITERS WITH CRATES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
> GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
> SMALL LEAKS UNDER PIPES AT 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
> EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR OUTISDE AREA (BOXES, CRATES, CANS, ALUMINUM, ETC) INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
> FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Source: Chicago Health Dept
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El Chisme Express, 5955 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, USA
4 years ago •reported by user-qznn6276
Inspection Failure: 2019-6-26
Details OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO HOT
Details OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO HOT
WATER AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK (77.1F-79.3F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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)
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AN MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT VENTILATION HOOD AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Source: Chicago Health Department. | Symptoms: Diarrhea
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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)
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AN MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT VENTILATION HOOD AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Source: Chicago Health Department. | Symptoms: Diarrhea
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1 week ago •source data.food.gov.uk
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Company name: Unilever
Product recalled: Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (3 pack)
FSA Recall date: 04/16/2024
Source: www.food.gov.uk
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, any customers with queries or concerns can contact the careline team for further guidance on 0800146252.
Company name: Unilever
Product recalled: Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (3 pack)
FSA Recall date: 04/16/2024
Source: www.food.gov.uk
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2 weeks ago •source www.fsai.ie
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Source: www.fsai.ie
The product recalled is the Foran Healthcare Glycerine & Aniseed Soothing Syrup, with a pack size of 50g. The batch code for the recalled product is PB2400411, and it has a best before date of 01/2026. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
In case you experience harm from allergens or undeclared ingredients, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.fsai.ie
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1 week ago •source www.quebec.ca
Recall notice
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The product, labeled as "Dark Chocolate 60% Lactose-Free," may contain milk despite not being listed on the label. The chocolate comes in variable sizes and applies to all batches that do not include the mention of the presence of milk. The product was packaged in a clear plastic bag with a fabric loop and a label stating "Lactose Free."
Consumers who suffer from a milk allergy should not consume this product. Please return it to the establishment where they purchased it.
In case you experience harm from allergens or undeclared ingredients, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.quebec.ca
The product, labeled as "Dark Chocolate 60% Lactose-Free," may contain milk despite not being listed on the label. The chocolate comes in variable sizes and applies to all batches that do not include the mention of the presence of milk. The product was packaged in a clear plastic bag with a fabric loop and a label stating "Lactose Free."
Consumers who suffer from a milk allergy should not consume this product. Please return it to the establishment where they purchased it.
In case you experience harm from allergens or undeclared ingredients, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.quebec.ca
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2 weeks ago •reported by user-pjttk121
Right after drinking my strawberry kid size smoothie. Right after finishing it with in 15 min. I instantly had a light diarrhea. Then I was quickly able to hold the rest till I got to the bathroom. I was at work too which makes it very embarrassing to have to deal with.
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