CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at SLICE FACTORY in an inspection dated 04/10/2023.
Located at 1502 W 18TH ST in the Pilsen area, the establishment serves the local community. The Pilsen neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation concerned temperature control. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: 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.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.
The second violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: 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.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.
The third violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed No Hand Drying Provision at Handwashing Sink in Dish Room and Front Dispensing Area. All Handwashing Sinks Must Be Equipped with a H. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/10/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP WITH BROKEN GASKETS AND SHELVING RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST BUILDUP THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT PREP HANDSINK WITH WATER LEAKING FROM PIPING ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING ATTACHMENTS.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED CEILING VENTS WOTH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS ABOVE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTED AND SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-025; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE..
Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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