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Slice Factory

5337 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
55/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 8 inspections for documentation & training, pest activity

Inspections
8
4 passed
Last Inspected
2023-12-19
Pass Rate
50%
4 failures
Score
55/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2023-12-19)
Failed 4 inspections (2023, 2022, 2022...)
Documentation & Training issues found across 11 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Documentation & Training critical 11×
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Sanitation minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
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Food Temperature critical
2023-12-19 Pass Complaint
2
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT DISHWASHING AREAS OLD DEEP FRYER,TOYS,ETC.MUST REMOVE.

2023-03-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-03-21 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE AT 145F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOOD...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Other

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

OBSERVED SELF-SERVICE SINGLE USE FORKS STORED WITH THE FORK TINES UP. MUST STORE THE FORKS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN APPETIZERS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN A FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER OR BAG.

minor Sanitation

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

THE LID FOR THE CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN AND OFF OF THE HINGES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, MIXER, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2568187 ON 12/7/22 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. 49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GR...

2022-12-07 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (BREAD PROOFER) IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA, LOCATED NEXT TO REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

2022-07-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14--OBSERVED ELECTRICAL PIZZA OVEN AT FRONT PREP/DISPENSING AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IF OVEN EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2022-07-13 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP WITH GAP/OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS INTO A COMMON HALLWAY.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED DISCONNECTED GRILL DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" ...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14--OBSERVED ELECTRICAL PIZZA OVEN AT FRONT PREP/DISPENSING AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IF OVEN EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2555766 DATED:5/13/2022 #10--OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT PREP/DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNI...

2022-05-13 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11--OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT PREP/DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT PREP/DISPENSING AREA. PRIO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP WITH GAP/OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS INTO A COMMON HALLWAY.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED DISCONNECTED GRILL DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" ...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14--OBSERVED ELECTRICAL PIZZA OVEN AT FRONT PREP/DISPENSING AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IF OVEN EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2022-05-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (PIZZAS,POLISH SAUSAGE ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSER...

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.TEMPERATURE OF WATER RANGING FROM (77.8 F-79.1 F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO UTILIZE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT PREP/DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT PREP/DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUND...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP WITH GAP/OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS INTO A COMMON HALLWAY.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED DISCONNECTED GRILL DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO F...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ELECTRICAL PIZZA OVEN AT FRONT PREP/DISPENSING AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IF OVEN EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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