SLICE FACTORY.
3435 1/2 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 222020PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK ON NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LOOSE DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET. ALSO, FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CLUTTER IN FURNACE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 212019FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, BACON, CHICKEN SOUP) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION IN COOLER #1. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 3 LIGHT FIXTURES NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABOVE THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA-------OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PIZZA RACK IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION # 38, 49, 51, 55, 56, 58 FROM REPORT #2214110 DATED 9/10/18 NOT CORRECTED PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND AROUND DOOR CLOSURE,REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 4-601.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR MIXER,PREP TABLES,,ROLLING CART,CAN OPENER BLADE,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP COOLERS. 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,LIGHT FIXTURES. 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT .DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. 6-501.14 MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: 2.102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
Inspector Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND AROUND DOOR CLOSURE,REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
Inspector Comments: 4-501.11(B) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON #2 REACH IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR MIXER,PREP TABLES,,ROLLING CART,CAN OPENER BLADE,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP COOLERS.
Inspector Comments: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,LIGHT FIXTURES
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA
Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT .DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS
Inspector Comments: 6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM
Inspector Comments: 6-501.14 MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: PA100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS RE NOT MET FOR FOOD HANDLERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Inspector Comments: PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2201117 8/17/18 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PIPE AND ON FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MEN'S TOILETROOM ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF VANITITY.APPX.10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CRATE IN ELECTRICAL ROOM APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.RODENT DROPPINGS AND ARE BEING REMOVED AND AREAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE .INSECT ACTIVITY HAS BEEN CORRECTED ON SITE AT THIS TIME.A PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICE DATED 9/6/18 ON SITE.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
AUG 172018FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.11(C) PERSON IN CHARGE LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF DUTIES.MUST PROVIDE KNOWLEDGE OF BUSINESS.
2.102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
3-501.16(A)(1) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS APPX.10LBS.A VARIETY OF SLICED COOKED PIZZA(SAUSAGE,PEPPERONI,HAM,,ETC) RANGING FROM 84.4F,86.7F,91.4F,A FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BEHIND A GLASS DISPLAY CASE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.10LBS.$60.(PRIORITY-CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005)
3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN HOLE IN WALL UNDER MOPSINK,CRAWLING ON PIPE UNDER MOPSINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LOWER GAP IN WALL PANEL BEHIND STOVE,IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN DAMAGED WALL INSIDE OF VANITY,ON WALL,ON FLOOR BEHIND GARBAGE CAN,MEN'S TOILETROOM ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF VANITITY,CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY,IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON SOILED TOWELS ON FLOOR AND CRATE IN SAME AREA.APPX.15 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF OVEN,ON FLOOR UNDER PIZZA OVEN,UNDER REAR REFRIGERATOR IN HALLWAY AND ELECTRICAL ROOM APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/17/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND AROUND DOOR CLOSURE,REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
4-501.11(B) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON #2 REACH IN COOLER
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING CONCENTRATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
4-602.13 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,LIGHT FIXTURES
4-601.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR MIXER,PREP TABLES,,ROLLING CART,CAN OPENER BLADE,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP COOLERS.
5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .
6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.
6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AND CEILINGSTHROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILETROOM UNDER HAND SINK,LOOSE WALL TRIM IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS
6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN HOT WATER AREA AND REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM
6-501.14 MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT
PA100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS RE NOT MET FOR FOOD HANDLERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
show all 9 inspections →
MAR 92018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE OF (DOUGH) AND ELIMINATE GARBAGE BAGS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER GRILL.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MAR 22018FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF A VARIETY OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PIZZAS (SAUSAGE,PEPPERONI,VEGETABLE,HAWIIAN,ETC)BEING HELD AT FRONT COUNTER IN DIPLAY CASE RANGING FROM 63.7F,65.6F,66.1F,67.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.30LBS.$120.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING AND FLYING AROUND ON PIZZAS IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER DISPLAY UNIT,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA,DINING AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,SIDE STORAGE ROOM,WALLS LEADING TO REAR HALLWAY AND IN TOILETROOMS.ALSO,APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER ROOM ON FLOOR BEHING TANK,ON FLOOR NEXT TO REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,IN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,A LARGE HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN ELECTRICAL ROOM APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON,AROUND PIPE AND GAPS IN WALL.ALSO,APPX."1/2-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.SEAL ALL OPENINGS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE OF (DOUGH) AND ELIMINATE GARBAGE BAGS.MUST DEFROST SMALL REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,CAN OPENER BLADE,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,STEAM TABLE,GRILL,LOWER SHELF OF SODA CABINET.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER GRILL.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK(PADDLE,MIXER PADDLE,POTS,STRAINERS,ETC)
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
NOV 302017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA FOUND WITH CONTAINER OPEN AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING, OUTSIDE WASTE GEASE CONTAINER HAS GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPPING, HOLDING OR STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, THERE IS A PICTURE OF A CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, AND CLEAN AIR VENTS IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →