MAY 28
2021
PASS · 0 violations
SLICE FACTORY-PILSEN.
Chicago Health Dept
1502 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
8 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected May 2021.
Last inspected May 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
34
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 24
2021
FAIL 1 violation
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 THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT (2509825) ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
MAY 17
2021
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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)
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
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME INDICATED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT (2463212) ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
NOV 30
2020
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP TABLE(PIZZA STATION). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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MAR 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
OCT 3
2017
PASS 2 violations
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
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
SEP 28
2017
FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL
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 HOLDING,0.0F FROZEN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
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.
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 AND HALL WAY OF CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE A CCESS PANEL ON LOWER WALL UNDER CONDIMENT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND VENTILATION VENT IN WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED A BLACK UPPER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA,MUST MAKE WALLS A LIGHT COLOR.
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.
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.
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.
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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