Slice Express

5777 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Slice Express appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Slice Express squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED JUKEBOX IN THE REAR PREP MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES IN THE MESH SCREEN OF THE FRONT SCREENED DOOR. MUST REPLACE/SEAL/REPAIR.
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Jun 4, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 15, 2024
License
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GREASE RECEPTACLE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. GREASE COMPANY NAME. NOTED A FILLED GREASE BARREL ON THE REAR PATIO THAT THE OWNER CANNOT IDENTIFY. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE, INCLUDING SERVICE REPORT, STATE OF ILLINOIS BUSINESS LICENSE ETC. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL OPERATIONAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TALL "COCA-COLA" REACH-IN COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAPS ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF THE SCREENED DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL. ALSO NOTE ON THE REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR A LARGE OPENING AROUND THE DOORS METAL LOCK/LATCH. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Slice Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Slice Express on file is from Mar 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Slice Express?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Slice Express.

Has Slice Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slice Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Slice Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.