APR 23
2024
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SLICE FACTORY.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
3435 1/2 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 23, 2024 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP WITH BROKEN GASKETS AND SHELVING RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST BUILDUP THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FRONT PREP HANDSINK WITH WATER LEAKING FROM PIPING ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED CEILING VENTS WOTH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS ABOVE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NOTED FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
AUG 282023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
AUG 182023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2023
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTED AND SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-025
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OCT 62022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR (ACROSS FROM STOVE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN BOTTOMS OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT AND ON DOORS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, AND SPILLAGE RESIDUE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP COOKING AREA(UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT, TABLES, AND SINKS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED PIZZA AT HOT HOLDING STATION RANGING FROM 70.5F TO 74.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PIZZA SHOULD BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE TEMPERATURE LOG FOR HOT HOLDING PROCEDURE. MANAGER DISCARDED 35 SLICES OF PIZZA AT $200 AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS
PREMISES USES TIME WITHOUT TEMPERATURE AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL FOR TCS FOODS (COOKED PIZZAS IN DISPLAY UNIT) , HOWEVER NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON SITE AS STATED BY WRITTEN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURE LOG AS STATED IN WRITTEN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PLASTIC PITCHER AND SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKETS ON DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP/KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IS DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN HALLWAY NEAR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DECLUTTER AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE SHIELD UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 152020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND LOOSE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN RUST ACCUMULATION FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND EXPOSED PIPES ABOVE HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR FURNACE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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