DEC 19
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SLICE FACTORY.
YOUR CALL. 55/100
5337 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 19, 2023 · passed
4 of 8 inspections passed, 4 failed. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since May 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AT DISHWASHING AREAS OLD DEEP FRYER,TOYS,ETC.MUST REMOVE.
MAR 212023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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) 55 - OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 72022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JUL 152022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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JUL 132022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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.
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.
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.
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 RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT PREP/DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 7/15/2022. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 132022FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2022
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).
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.
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" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 102022FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2022
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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 FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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 SINK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR HANDWASHING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 FACILITATE CLEANING.
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.
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.
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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