Slice Factory
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2023
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Slice Factory, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Slice Factory dates to Dec 19, 2023.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.
Slice Factory's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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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
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT DISHWASHING AREAS OLD DEEP FRYER,TOYS,ETC.MUST REMOVE.
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90
Mar 29, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE LID FOR THE CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN AND OFF OF THE HINGES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FREEZER.
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Dec 7, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jul 15, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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 13, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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70
May 13, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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May 10, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slice Factory last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slice Factory on file is from Dec 19, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slice Factory?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Slice Factory.
Has Slice Factory's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slice Factory have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Slice Factory means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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