Pullman Express Food & Deli

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Inspections

1. Sep 29, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. May 29, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     FOUND VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.

3. Feb 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE HAND-WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND VISIBLY DISPLAY SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     THE FRONT HAND-WASHING SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     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.

   • Severity not stated

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

     LARGE CAN OPENER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.

4. Jun 9, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jun 2, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     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).

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

6. Aug 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNUSED ARTICLES AND TRASH STORED OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

7. Oct 4, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Sep 21, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALL CFM MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.

9. Sep 14, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE PREP NOR THE WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE TO THOSE SINKS.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CONNECTED/OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT CONNECTED/OPERABLE AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 110F MINIMUM.

   • Severity not stated

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     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).

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     HAND WASHING SINKS NOT OPERABLE. MUST ATTACH PIPING UNDERNEATH AND HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP AND HAVE IT ADEQUATELY INSTALLED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS IN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS/GAPS AROUND THE PIPES AND REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALL CFM MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.