Slice Express
5777 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Restaurant ZIP 60660 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 3, 2026
Slice Express was last inspected on April 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 3, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs foods. Observed pizza slices at 125f inside of the hot holding unit. Management instructed to maintain all hot foods above 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods. Observed the following foods inside of the 3-door prep cooler at improper temperatures: chicken at 45f, pork at 46f, sausage at 44f, cheese at 55f, cut tomatoes at 46f, sour cream at 44f, beef at 48f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. See violation #21 above for citation.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Replace the left and right door gaskets inside of the 3-door prep cooler so that the doors seal properly.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk food items not stored in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted holes in the mesh screen of the front screened door. Must replace/seal/repair.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: All stored items in the rear storage closet must be elevated from the floor
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Unused jukebox in the rear prep must be removed from the premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide an internal operational thermometer inside the tall "coca-cola" reach-in cooler.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Front entrance/exit door with open 1/4 inch gaps on bottom corners of the screened door. Must provide a tight fitting seal. Also note on the rear exit screened door a large opening around the doors metal lock/latch. Must provide tight fitting seal around all openings to prevent fly entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No pest control log book on premises with the business name and address and all required documentation on site, including service report, state of illinois business license etc. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a grease receptacle service contract with the business name and address. Grease company name. Noted a filled grease barrel on the rear patio that the owner cannot identify. Must remove. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide mechanical ventilation inside the washroom.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler certificates or proof of training for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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