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Slightly Toasted

540 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
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67/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
6 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-23
Pass Rate
46%
4 failures
Score
67/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-23
Failed 4 inspections (2023, 2022, 2019...)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2025-04-23 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Keep brooms and dust pans too close to clean glass, Instructed to keep away.

2024-07-12 Pass Canvass
1
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

2023-05-22 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND THE VENT ABOVE THE SANDWICH GRILL VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

2023-05-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND THE VENT ABOVE THE SANDWICH GRILL VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

2023-04-27 Fail Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED WAS AN UNKNOWN PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND VENT ABOVE THE SANDWICH GRILL VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2022-09-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

VIOLATION CORRECTED, FOUND NO BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND MIDDLE BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2022-09-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED UNKNOWN PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND REVOLVING DOOR DOOR SWEEP WITH GAP. ALSO NOTED A INCH GAP AT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND MIDDLE BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2019-06-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, ONLY DUMP SINKS. MUST INSTALL HAND-SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. -

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT) -

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2019-06-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, ONLY DUMP SINKS. MUST INSTALL HAND-SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR DISH-WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION IS VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2018-01-30 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 paper towels at the following exposed hand sinks: - Rear dish washing area, on 1st floor. - Long bar, on 1st floor. (Both sinks) - Up stairs prep kitchen on 2nd floor. Informed manager that paper towels are required whenever foods are...

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed raw potentially hazardous foods stored improperly above and next ready to ready to eat foods. Found raw eggs stored on top shelf of walk in cooler above fruit and next to tomatoes, etc. Operator corrected violation during inspection. Must st...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed food and debris along floor and wall junction underneath 3 compartment sink and dish machine area on 1st floor. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

2017-07-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IMPROPERLY ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS. FOUND RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELF OF WALK IN COOLER, ABOVE JUICE, CUT FRUIT, ETC. RAW BEEF PATTIES STORED ABOVE SLICED CHEESES, IN FRONT BAR DRAWER COOLER. OPERATOR...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED, (COFFEE DRINKS WITH MILK, EGGS, ETC.) MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHENEVER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOUL ODOR AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN COOLER DRAWERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED UTLITY SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED HOSE FROM FAUCET THAT LEADS TO AREA NEXT TO SINK, ABOVE CHEMICALS ON WALL. (HOSE DOES NOT DISPENSE INTO UTILITY SINK BASIN. MUST CORRECT TO ALLOW PROPER FUNCTIONING UTILITY SINK.

2015-09-03 Pass License

No violations found.

2015-09-01 Fail License

No violations found.

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