Slice Factory
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2022
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Slice Factory stretching back to 2018. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2022. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Slice Factory's record stops at Mar 24, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Slice Factory's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION UNITS,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 17, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS AN ASSORTED VARIETY OF APPX.23LBS. COOKED PIZZAS RANGING FROM 78.8F-89.6F ON DISPLAY IN GLASS DISPLAY CASE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 23LBS. $316.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. SLICED HAM 47.8F.80Z. SPINACH 50.9F INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 1.5LBS. CUT LETTUCE AT 50.0F ON TOPSIDE OF 2- PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.4.3LBS. $14.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT BY MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BACON AND RUBBING HIS HANDS ACROSS THE TOP OF COOKED FRENCH FRIES WHILE SPREADING COOKED BACON ON THEM.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE A UTENSILS,GLOVES OR TISSUE PAPER.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND DRYER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE. EMPLOYEE PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,SALADS,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PROBE THERMOMETER NOT ABLE TO VERIFY THE SCALING OF THE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES RANGE OF USE TO MEASURE FOOD Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air & Water-Accuracy.TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING STARTED AT 50.0F ON PROBE THERMOMETER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED 2- PLASTIC SPRAY BOTTLES INSIDE OF SINK BASIN AS WELL AS NO RUNNING WATER THE FAUCET UNDERNEATH SINK WAS SHUT OFF. EMPLOYEE TURNED WATER BACK ON DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 48.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIROITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES NOR USING A BARRIER WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION UNITS,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Mar 3, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 22, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: PREMISES USES TIME WITHOUT TEMPERATURE AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL FOR TCS FOODS (COOKED PIZZAS IN DISPLAY UNIT) , HOWEVER NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR AVAILABE FOR REVIEW AND COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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Aug 16, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON DRAINS IN KITCHEN NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 18, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, FLOUR, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION
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Dec 11, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: COOLER IN USE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO HAVE COOLER MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: 5 LARGE CONTAINERS OF MOZZARRELLA CHEESE RANGING FROM 45.9F-47F AND CONTAINER OF SAUSAGE AT 72.3F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50LBS $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: PREMISES USES TIME WITHOUT TEMPERATURE AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL FOR TCS FOODS (COOKED PIZZAS IN DISPLAY UNIT) , HOWEVER NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR AVAILABE FOR REVIEW AND COMPLIANCE. PIZZAS ON DISPLAY NOT MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS 4 HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMERATURE CONTROL. OBSERVED SAUSAGE PIZZA 84.3F, BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA 81.7F, PEPPERONI PIZZA 82.0F, GREEK PIZZA 82.0F, CHEESE 81.0F IN DISPLAY UNIT NOT MARKED OR IDENTIFIED. ALL PIZZA DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $200 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE AND FOR REVIEW.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PIZZA, SAUSAGE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, FLOUR, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION.
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May 4, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NO BARRIER/SNEEZE GUARD, ETC AT FRONT PIZZA DISPLAY UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER. NO BARRIER AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE EXPOSED HANDSINK, SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE STATION, AND POSSIBLE FUTURE SELF SERVICE ICE CREAM STATION LOCATED. ALSO PLANS TO USE TIME AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL FOR PIZZA SLICES, HOWEVER NO APPROVED VARIANCE ON FILE FROM CDPH. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD COVER MISSING FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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 Mar 24, 2022. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slice Factory?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Slice Factory.
Has Slice Factory's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Slice Factory have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Slice Factory means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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