Slims
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
78
Score
Slims has been inspected 14 times since 2020. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 15 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Jan 27, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2629981 ON 1/20/26 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT IS INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 20, 2026
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT IS INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2809998 ON 01/03/2025. VIOLATION #40. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN. 55. OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 55. OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. 57.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCT ABOVE TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COLERS AND 1-DOOR IN 1-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENING IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR SWEEP. DOOR SWEEP NOT REDENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CLOSE SEAL AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jan 11, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 DROPPINGS ON COOKING LINE IN CORNER UNDER HAND SINK AND BEHIND COOKING AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPING IN MOP ROOM. ALL DROPPINGS NEED TO BE REMOVED ALL AFFECTED AREAS NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK INADEQUATE AND NOT UP TO DATE. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE, OR INSURANCE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK THAT IS UP TO DATE AND CONTAINS ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR SWEEP. DOOR SWEEP IS INEFFECTIVE AT PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CLOSE SEAL AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR FROM PEST. MUST INSTALL EFFECTIVE DOOR SWEEP THAT CLOSES ALL ENTRY WAYS FROM REAR DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREA IN CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN AND ABSORBANT WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED AREA NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREA UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS UNDER 3 COMPARTMETN SINK AND MAITAIN SINK AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE BOX, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Nov 17, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE OF FROZEN HAMBURGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (REAR PREP AREA) AND IN 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER/MIDDLE DOOR (HALLWAY TO THE KITCHEN)
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE BOX, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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67
Nov 14, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 5, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2563089 DATED: 09/01/2022 #55--6-201.11--OBSERVED NON-SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS FILLED WITH EXPANDING FOAM.MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MANTAIN BY 10/7/2022. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 1, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER FLOWING BETWEEN THE MIDDLE AND THE RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THROUGH A SMALL SEAMS IN THE SINK DIVIDERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINK OR REPAIR USING A LIGHT WELD SAFE METHOD SO THAT THE SINK COMPARTMENTS DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO FLOW BETWEEN THEM.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2554450 DATED:04/18/2022 #55--6-201.11--OBSERVED NON-SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS FILLED WITH EXPANDING FOAM.MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.-----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MANTAIN BY 9/8/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL ABOVE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.
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Apr 18, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15--OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF ENTRY WAY EXTERIOR DOOR. OBSERVED GAP A LOWER BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF ENTRY OF PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--OBSERVED NON-SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS FILLED WITH EXPANDING FOAM.MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.-----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Apr 5, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING (TCS FOODS) ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD HOLDING: SLICED TOMATOES 48F, BLUE CHEESE 55F, EGGS 48F, CUT LEAFY GREEN LETTUCE 53.9F, SLICED CHICKEN 48F, PROVOLONE 48F, WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 51F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY $200 AND 15LBS OF PRODUCT. COOLER TAGGED AT FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH TOP LOAD PREP HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2531917 DATED 9/24/2021: #47 OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AND DOOR THAT FALLS OFF ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #48-- OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER DUE TO NON-FUNCTIONING BUILT IN SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER.#51-- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS. #55--OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS AT THIS TIME FOR BURGERS THAT ARE COOKED TO TEMPERATURE PER CUSTOMER ORDER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY (INCLUDING ASTERISK FOR ITEMS/DISCLOSURE/STATEMENT) FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE COOLERS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF ENTRY WAY EXTERIOR DOOR. OBSERVED GAP A LOWER BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF ENTRY OF PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON-SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS FILLED WITH EXPANDING FOAM.MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.-----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BUILD UP ON HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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50
Sep 24, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AND DOOR THAT FALLS OFF ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ALONG HOT LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER DUE TO NON-FUNCTIONING BUILT IN SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER.
48
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 3, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AND DOOR THAT FALLS OFF ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ALONG HOT LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER DUE TO NON-FUNCTIONING BUILT IN SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA OPPOSITE CUSTOMER SEATING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 26, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. IN TWO DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL CHICKEN AT 51.6F, CHICKEN AT 50.1F, AND HAMBURGERS AT 48.9F. IN 3 DOOR COOLER OPPOSITE GRILL ITALIAN BEEF AT 54.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGERS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER OPPOSITE GRILL CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2373364 DATED 6/8/2020: #47 " TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE." #47 " REAR PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE." #58 "NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS ALONG HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AND DOOR THAT FALLS OFF ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ALONG HOT LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER DUE TO NON-FUNCTIONING BUILT IN SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA OPPOSITE CUSTOMER SEATING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 8, 2020
License
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS RAW BEEF IN COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER AT 50F. 14 LBS RAW CHICKEN AT 49.3F AND 50.1F. AMBIENT DRAWER COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 51.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER FOUND AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 50.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: TORN MESH SCREENING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MESH SCREENING TO BE TIGHT FITTING, RODENT AND INSECT PROOFED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REAR PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE WITH PEELING RUBBER, PEELING AND CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.-----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slims last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slims on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slims?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Slims.
Has Slims' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slims have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Slims 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 Slims inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Slims is inspected around two times per year on average.
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