Pass

Slice Factory

1546 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Apr 24, 2026

Slice Factory was last inspected on April 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

April 24, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Keeping ice cream scoop in a bowl of standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep scoop according to health code, ie.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring devices, no probe thermometer. Instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Keeping ice cream scoop in a bowl of standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep scoop according to health code, ie.

      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: Knives wedged between 2 prep coolers, instructed to keep knives on a clean surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-Comp sink drain pipe heavily leaking in a large bucket under sink. Instructed manager to repair plumbing and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain to wash and sanitize utensils properly.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  2. 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 exterior nonfood-contact surfaces of ice machine in the rear kitchen area to be heavily-rusted and no longer easily-cleanable. Instructed to repair or replace exterior nonfood-contact surfaces of ice machine to eliminate rust and maintain nonfood-contact surfaces smooth and easily-cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed table-mounted can opener assembly in rear kitchen area to be heavily-rusted, blade is no longer easily-removable for cleaning. Instructed to repair or replace can opener and maintain cutting or piercing parts of can openers easily-removable for cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light fixture in rear warewashing area in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace light fixture in the rear warewashing area and maintain lighting of adequate intensity for this area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 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 assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed properly to store all food items inside approved food-grade containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed flour on the prep surface around the pizza dough rolling machine and on the floor underneath. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with the completion of training. Must provides documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found soiled wiping cloth stored on cutting board in rear prep area. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found ice scoop stored inside ice machine, handle touching ice used for human consumption. Instructed to store properly, maintain.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found debris accumulated on floor under 3-compartment sink and under cooking equipment in front prep area. Found slight debris accumulaed inside ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain all of the above.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found damaged wall behind 3-compartment sink and next to rear door. Instructed to repair to ensure a smooth and easy to clean surface, maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found stock stored on floor in walk in cooler, and milk crates used as shelving behind sales counter. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor and maintain for ease of cleaning. Found unused cooking equipment stored in dishwashing area. Instructed to remove any unused equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found multiple lights in poor repair at ventilation hood. Instructed to repair/replace and 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 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.