Cubanito Expres

4720 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Cubanito Expres, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cubanito Expres is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER WASH BASIN IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR SODA REFRIGERATOR NOT IN USE AND INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2024
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cubanito Expres last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cubanito Expres on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Cubanito Expres' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cubanito Expres have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cubanito Expres means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cubanito Expres inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cubanito Expres is inspected around two times per year on average.