First Slice Pie Cafe

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide visible thermometers inside all coolers.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof bottom of front entrance door.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean interior surfaces of all coolers.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide lid/cover for trash bin in toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors along the walls and in all corners in basement storage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace non working light bulb inside the 2-door reach in cooler in rear storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the floor in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Dishwash area handwash sink drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain sink.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacle in washroom. Must provide.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance door threshold. Must rodent proof said door.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: The following previous core violation from report #2509609 dated on 05/12/21 was not corrected-#38 6-501.112 remove from basement storage area dead insect under shelf, and behind the reach-in cooler. Instructed manager said the previous core violation must be corrected by the date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 remove from basement stoarge area dead insect under shelf,and behind the reach-in cooler

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 broken rubber gasket inside two door reach-in cooler under coffee station.replace

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) broken handles at chest freezer in basement storage area. Instructed to replace

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items in basement storage area

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 noted used large pots on site instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove said utensils

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed no back flow prevention device on mop sink with detachable faucet that can cause possible cross connection.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.110 employees bag, etc stored at prep area,instructed to provide a separate area/locker for employee personal items. No employee personal items must be stored in prep area

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Remove from basement stoarge area dead insect under shelf,and behind the reach-in cooler

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside two door reach-in cooler under coffee station.replace

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Broken handles at chest freezer in basement storage area. Instructed to replace

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items in basement storage area

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Noted used large pots on site instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove said utensils

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on mop sink with detachable faucet that can cause possible cross connection.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Employees bag, etc stored atprep area,instructed to provide a separate area/locker for employee personal items. No employee personal items must be stored in prep area

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 4-21-2020,report #2369514 #51) 5-204.12 found no backflow prevention devices for ice machine, drip coffee machine, and espresso machine. Must provide where they can be located and serviced. #55)6-201.11 found ceiling not smooth and easy to clean at basement food/dry storage. Must provide. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, no citation issued

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices for ice machine, drip coffee machine, and espresso machine. Must provide where they can be located and serviced.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found walls and ceiling not smooth and easy to clean at basement food/dry storage. Must provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door reach in cooler/ cold hold unit when you enter cooking area with gaskets in disrepair. Replace torn gaskets and maintain. Observed chest freezer in basement repaired with duct tape. Duct tape is prohibited. Repair/replace chest freezer lid.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on mop sink with detachable faucet that can cause possible cross connection. Observed no visible back flow device on coffee machine and ice machine. Install and be able to point out back flow prevetion devices to inspector at next routine inspection.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler, door of 2 door refrigeration unit and door of chest freezer all at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Knives observed improperly stored between the prep two door cooler and prep table. Must provide a proper knife holder.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under the three compartment sink and mop sink with buckling, peeling floor tiles and open crevice along baseboard under sink. Also deep holes in wooden floor in the dining room and in front of display cooler. Must repair/replace all.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a one compartment prep sink for rinsing of the above mentioned metal coffee prep cups in the front prep coffee station area.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on the premises or such a person on site during the inspection while potentially hazardous foods were being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from #1982627 on 2-3-17 not corrected. #32-must not use duct tape as a means of repair on the ice machine. Must remove tape and properly repair machine to be smooth and cleanable. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Knives observed improperly stored between the prep two door cooler and prep table. Must provide a proper knife holder.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under the three compartment sink and mop sink with buckling, peeling floor tiles and open crevice along baseboard under sink. Also deep holes in wooden floor in the dining room and in front of display cooler. Must repair/replace all.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a one compartment prep sink for rinsing of the above mentioned metal coffee prep cups in the front prep coffee station area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must not use card board as a liner for shelving in food prep. Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on the ice machine. All food and non-food surfaces must be smooth and cleanable.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light at the basement tall reach-in coolers must be shielded or shatter proof.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be held in inside the provided container of sanitizing solution.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Damaged floor tiles inside the washroom. Must repair/replace floor tiles make it smooth easily cleanable.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls by the dish washing are close to the drain board of the 3 compt sink with peeling paint. Must scrape peeling paint and repaint.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found the door sweep attached to the front entrance door in poor repair with a piece of duct tape covering a small section but still properly sealing the door. Instructed to replace door sweep and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove discoloration from the interior of ice machine and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed debris buildup on the floor behind the deep freezers in the baseement. Must detail clean and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Food not labeled.observed food liquid on serving container on top self serve station.all food must be labeled once food is removed from original container

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Raw wood panels inside the garbage cabinet in serving area in poor repair, broken peeling paint and surface is porous, surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor not seal between the wall and cement floor behind the chest freezer in basement area,instructed to seal with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed food stains/food build up inside garbage cabinet. Must clean and maintain interior of cabinet.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed hole in washroom wall by handwash bowl cabinet. Must seal hole in wall.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Basement floor cluttered under staircase (boxes, chairs, etc.). Instructed manager to elevate all items off floor, must be able to clean floor under and around all items.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR/AWAY FROM WALLS OR REMOVE ALL ITMES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.