Chicago
38
BEAT

Slice Factory-pilsen

1502 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
38/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
8
3 passed
Last Inspected
2021-05-28
Pass Rate
38%
3 failures
Score
38/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2021-05-28)
Failed 3 inspections (2021, 2021, 2017)
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 15×
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2021-05-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-05-24 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #60 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED AND DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME INDICATED ON TH...

2021-05-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (PIZZA AND CHICKEN) OUT OF TEMPERATURE(70.9F-112.6F). TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED #20 VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS AND 30 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING SOLUTIONS TESTING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #55 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED AND DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND #56 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP TABLE(PIZZA STATION). MUST REPL...

2020-11-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK UNDERNEATH AND AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED AND DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP TABLE(PIZZA STATION). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-06-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE PREMISES IS PREPARING AND SERVING PIZZA, BEEF ETC., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES/SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PIZZA SAUCE IN WALK-IN COOLER, WITH ONLY PREPRATION DATE, BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS. SHALL WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISPOSED OF FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN AT THE CUTTING PART, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2018-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA WHERE PIZZA IS HELD AND SERVED. CRITICAL VILATION 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND REAR PREP AREA.

2017-10-03 Pass License Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments:MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT.OBSERVED A BLACK UPPER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA,MUST MAKE WALLS A LIGHT COLOR

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT

2017-09-28 Fail License
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND MISSING A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.NO HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CALL IN ORDERS.REACH IN FREEZER AT 15.0F .MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN UNITS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE HOT AND 40.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD ...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE PIZZA WILL BE HELD ON DISPLAY DURING SERVICE.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH BOXES AND WOOD PIECES ON TOP OF LIDS AND PALLET IN FRONT OF DUMPSTER,ARTICLES ON REAR PORCH. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA AND AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE WATER AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL BASES,HOLE IN WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEES & CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM AN...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST CAULK GAP AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT

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