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Slice Factory

3435 1/2 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Jul 16, 2025

Slice Factory was last inspected on July 16, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

July 16, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed front prep handsink with water leaking from piping attached. Instructed to repair and maintain system in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained tiles throughout front and rear prep areas. Instructed to replace ceiling attachments.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling vents woth excessive amounts of dust and dirt debris above pizza prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Noted food handler with expired food handler certificate. Instructed to obtain valid certificate as required.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified food manager without allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain as required and maintain on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on interior of fryer cabinet. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile near rear exterior door. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on interior of fryer cabinet. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile near rear exterior door. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken gasket seal on 2-door refrigerator (across from stove). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food spills and debris in bottoms of all cooling equipment and on doors. Observed build up of food debris in three compartment sink drains. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris, and spillage residue on floors throughout rear prep cooking area(underneath all equipment, tables, and sinks). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pizza at hot holding station ranging from 70.5f to 74.4f. Instructed manager that pizza should be held at 135f or above. Manager could not provide temperature log for hot holding procedure. Manager discarded 35 slices of pizza at $200 and denatured. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.

      Inspector’s note: Premises uses time without temperature as a measure of control for tcs foods (cooked pizzas in display unit) , however no temperature log available for review on site as stated by written procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Instructed manager to provide temperature log as stated in written procedure available for review and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 24)

      Time as a public health control; procedures & records

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches in dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove dead insects, clean and sanitize area.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic pitcher and small plastic cups used as dispensing utensils in bulk containers. Instructed manager to remove and provide adequate dispensing utensils with handles stored above food.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gaskets on door of the reach in cooler in main prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at bottom of handsink in main prep/kitchen area next to cooking equipment. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter is dry storage area and in hallway near restrooms. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and declutter areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken light fixture shield underneath ventilation hood. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found loose and dried food debris on interior non food contact surfaces of 3-door reach in cooler in rear, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean rust accumulation from grease trap under 3-comp sink, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered trash can in the women's toilet room for feminine hygiene products, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must seal openings in ceiling around exposed pipes above hood in prep area. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove or organize clutter in rear furnace room, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean grease accumulation from hood filters above cooking equipment, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.