The Slice Shop

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Pizza is out of temperature control at 70°f. The method of time as a public health control does not have an effective written method to record the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control to the discard time. Discussed the HACCP concepts and requirement for written procedures with the person in charge. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 25 lbs of products worth $350.00 through denaturing process. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued .

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed employee toilet room without toilet tissue. Instructed person in charge that a supply of toilet tissue must be available at each toilet. Food handler instructed to put tissue in toilet rooms. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed the toilet rooms both employee and customer in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed in rear hall to toilet rooms ceiling leaking water and ceiling breaking apart due to water leaking. Instructed to repair leak and ceiling, resurface and repaint to ensure ceiling is sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed in customer toilet room toilet seat broken, instructed to repair and maintain

Previous core violation corrected

Noted continued non-compliance from report #2633511 conducted on 04/03/2026. Previous core violations not corrected: (#37)3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d): **c** food labels observed packaged food items (cake slices) not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, business name and address where made and packaged. (#49)4-601.11(c): (c) nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean. (#55)6-501.11: **c** maintained in good repair, facilities (facilities not in good repair) observed in basement storage area walls in disrepair excessive rainwater coming through bricks instructed to repair and seal wall and all holes in basment. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d): **c** food labels observed packaged food items (cake slices) not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, business name and address where made and packaged.

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

4-101.19: **c** nonfood-contact surfaces observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

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

4-202.15: **c** can openers observed commercial can opener encrusted in food debris instructed to clean and sanitize or replace blade and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c): (c) nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11: **c** maintained in good repair, facilities (facilities not in good repair) observed in basement storage area walls in disrepair excessive rainwater coming through bricks instructed to repair and seal wall and all holes in basment.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed packaged food items (cake slices) not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, business name and address where made and packaged.

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

Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

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

Observed commercial can opener encrusted in food debris instructed to clean and sanitize or replace blade and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed three compartment sink in dishwashing area in disrepair not draining properly, water released from compartnment; water does not drain, overflowes onto floor. Informed person in charge of requirements and must repair sink and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed in basement storage area walls in disrepair excessive rainwater coming through bricks instructed to repair and seal wall and all holes in basment.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-302.12// observed dry ingredients stored in food containers throughout rear prep area without proper labeling of name. Instructed to provide a labels of common name for all items that have been removed from its original packaging.

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

4-501.12// noted cutting board at rear pizza prep cooler with deep cuts. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and sealing or replace and maintain.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed hand sink in rear prep area not accessible. Basin was filled with . Instructed that sink must be accessible and maintained at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the pizza prep cooler: pizza sauce 48.2 f, ground sausage 48.9 f, shredded mozzarella cheese 48.9f, sliced mozzarella cheese 52.2 f, ranch 48.6 f, sliced onions 48.7 f, giardiniera peppers 48.9 f, sliced pepperoni 47.8 f, manager discarded and denatured approximately 15 lbs valued at $23.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper date marking and disposition

Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (sliced italian beef, blue cheese crumbles, vodka sauce in rear 2 door refrigerator and tcs chocolate cake slices, tiramisu and instore prepared pizza in front grab and go cooler not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units.person in charge discarded and denatured approximately 10 lbs valued at $19 priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Observed no written procedure for- or records of- time when prepared pizza stored in front display cases were removed from temperature control to the 4 hour discard time. Instructed to establish written procedure and maintain daily records of discard time. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Noted improper cold-hold temperature of pizza prep cooler. Ambient air 54.9 f informed person in charge all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Tagged unit must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed dry ingredients stored in food containers throughout rear prep area without proper labeling of name. Instructed to provide a labels of common name for all items that have been removed from its original packaging.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed no pest control log-book for retail food operation at 928 w belmont, person in charge provided copies of service reports from 9/14/23, 1/8/24 and 3/12/24. Instructed person in charge all retail food establishments must maintain a logbook with address of business and service reports showing dates of inspection and shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the pest control company’s Illinois department of public health (idph) license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c). Citation issued

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

Noted cutting board at rear pizza prep cooler with deep cuts. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and sealing or replace and maintain.

Previous core violation corrected

Noted continued non-compliance from report #2591186 conducted on 3/18/24. Previous core violations not corrected: (57)no food handlers training certificates on premises. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises. (58)no food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed all city of Chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3-compartment sink right side compartment stopper not working. Instructed manager must provide working stopper for 3-compartment sink right side compartment.

All food employees have food handler training

No food handlers training certificates on premises. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises.

Allergen training as required

No food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed all city of Chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 20 rat droppings on east side basement floor next to unused walk in cooler. Must remove all rat droppings by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Advised to call pest control operator for service.

Personal cleanliness

Observed food hanlders not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3-compartment sink right side compartment stopper not working. Instructed manager must provide working stopper for 3-compartment sink right side compartment.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed standing water on west side basement floor. Must keep basement floor dry.

All food employees have food handler training

No food handlers training certificates on premises. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises.

Allergen training as required

No food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed all city of Chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-307.11 noted no splash guard between front exposed hand sink and prep table. Must install a washable splash guard.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Noted clogged hand washes sink (water not draining at all) at the rear food prep area. Discussed with the manager that all hand washes sinks must be maintained at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). No citation was issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Noted hand washes sink at the basement food prep area inaccessible with bottles of gas (used for the soda syrups) and large mixing bowl in front of the sink. The manager immediately had employees remove mixers and tanks from the hand wash sink. Instructed to have all hand wash sinks accessible at all times. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). No citation was issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Noted no paper towels at bathroom hand wash sink. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). No citation was issued.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

By the statement of the establishment manager, they will be serving undercooked food items (hamburgers) with no consumer advisory, disclosure, or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation was issued today.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Noted no thermometers inside the refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Noted no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on-site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Priority foundation. Violation#7-38-005. No citation was issued today.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted rough and unfinished brick walls behind throughout the basement food dry storage area. Instructed to refinish walls to be smooth and easily cleanable for areas to be used for food storage.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted a large hole in the wall at the basement food storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain, and seal all holes and openings to prevent hiding places for pests.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to detail clean and maintain floorsthrough out the basment food dry storage.

Allergen training as required

Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.