Slice Factory

1546 W 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Slice Factory has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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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
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 3-Comp sink drain pipe heavily leaking in a large bucket under sink. Instructed manager to repair plumbing and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No food measuring devices, no probe thermometer. Instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Keeping ice cream scoop in a bowl of standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep scoop according to health code, ie.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Knives wedged between 2 prep coolers, instructed to keep knives on a clean surface.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain to wash and sanitize utensils properly.
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO ELIMINATE RUST AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLE-MOUNTED CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY IN REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-RUSTED, BLADE IS NO LONGER EASILY-REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN CUTTING OR PIERCING PARTS OF CAN OPENERS EASILY-REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING.
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Apr 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR ON THE PREP SURFACE AROUND THE PIZZA DOUGH ROLLING MACHINE AND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.
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Dec 8, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE, HANDLE TOUCHING ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULAED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, AND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING BEHIND SALES COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING. FOUND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Slice Factory?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four 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 five 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.

How often is Slice Factory inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Slice Factory is inspected roughly once per year on average.