Slice Factory Pilsen
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Slice Factory Pilsen has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. Slice Factory Pilsen was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited eight times.
Slice Factory Pilsen's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOZZLE/DISPENSORS ON SODA MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BACK ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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86
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ANY OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON THE SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. THERE WERE STACKED BOXES BLOCKING ACCESS TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING. SINKS SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR IN REAR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINS AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DEEP FRYER UNIT FILLED WITH GREASE RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR CLEAN MENTIONED UNIT.
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Jul 30, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper use of restriction and exclusion
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED THE MANAGER HANDLING FOOD AND WASHING DISHES WITH OPEN WOUNDS ON HIS FOREARM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT FROM HANDLING ANY FOODS OR WASHING DISHES OF PROVIDE ADEQUATE BANDAID DRESSING OVER THE OPENED WOUNDS AND NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO HANDLE FOODS OR WASH DISHES WITH OPEN WOUNDS ON THEIR FOREARMS. MANAGER PROVIDED ADEQUATE BANDAIDS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DARK STAINS OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SODA DEBRIS ON THE SODA NOZZLES THAT ARE LOCATED ON THE SODA MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Dec 6, 2023
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O): **PF** FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: **PF** Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events: A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Gloves, face masks, disposable mops and other items necessary for complying with the procedures shall be available for EMPLOYEE use at the retail food establishment. OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) FOUND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY CRACKED. MUST REPLACE.
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Nov 30, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND SEWAGE PIPE LEAKING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (A VARIETY OF CHICKEN, AND PIZZA) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 70F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE. ALL LICENSED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERCIAL REFUSE REMOVAL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. .
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM/ PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWAHING CLEANSER IN REAR TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF COOLERS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY CRACKED. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FLOORS AND WALLS ( PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, AND TOILET ROOMS) ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Apr 17, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) FOUND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE SPOUT AT PEPSI MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Apr 10, 2023
Routine
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM AND FRONT DISPENSING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED NOODLES, BOILED EGGS ETC. HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS PINEAPPLE CHICKEN PIZZA, VEGGIE PIZZA, SAUSAGE PIZZA AND PEPPERONI PIZZA HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS OR NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135�F OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, 15 LBS $100.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND PIZZA) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RINSE AND SANITIZER BASIN BUILT-IN STOPPERS BROKEN, STOPPER UNABLE TO HOLD WATER AT INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE DISHES ARE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED.
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Apr 18, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOT NOTE) ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOD NOTE) ON THE MENUS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF HAMBURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE IN THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED UNPROTECTED TABLE WARE AT THE CUSTOMER AREA LOCATED BY THE SODA DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION ON THE TABLEWARE. MANAGER REMOVED TABLE WARE FROM CUSTOMER DINING AREA DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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67
May 28, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 24, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #60 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED AND DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME INDICATED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT (2509825) ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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May 17, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (PIZZA AND CHICKEN) OUT OF TEMPERATURE(70.9F-112.6F). TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED #20 VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #55 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED AND DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND #56 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP TABLE(PIZZA STATION). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME INDICATED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT (2463212) ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS AND 30 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTIONS TESTING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 30, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK UNDERNEATH AND AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED AND DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP TABLE(PIZZA STATION). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 4, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE PREMISES IS PREPARING AND SERVING PIZZA, BEEF ETC., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES/SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PIZZA SAUCE IN WALK-IN COOLER, WITH ONLY PREPRATION DATE, BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS. SHALL WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISPOSED OF FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN AT THE CUTTING PART, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 27, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA WHERE PIZZA IS HELD AND SERVED. CRITICAL VILATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Oct 3, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments:MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT.OBSERVED A BLACK UPPER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA,MUST MAKE WALLS A LIGHT COLOR
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
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Sep 28, 2017
License
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND MISSING A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.NO HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CALL IN ORDERS.REACH IN FREEZER AT 15.0F .MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN UNITS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE HOT AND 40.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING,0.0F FROZEN.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE PIZZA WILL BE HELD ON DISPLAY DURING SERVICE.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH BOXES AND WOOD PIECES ON TOP OF LIDS AND PALLET IN FRONT OF DUMPSTER,ARTICLES ON REAR PORCH. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA AND AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE WATER AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL BASES,HOLE IN WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEES & CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM AND HALL WAY OF CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE A CCESS PANEL ON LOWER WALL UNDER CONDIMENT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND VENTILATION VENT IN WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED A BLACK UPPER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA,MUST MAKE WALLS A LIGHT COLOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST CAULK GAP AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slice Factory Pilsen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slice Factory Pilsen on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slice Factory Pilsen?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Slice Factory Pilsen.
Has Slice Factory Pilsen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slice Factory Pilsen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Slice Factory Pilsen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Slice Factory Pilsen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Slice Factory Pilsen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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