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Slice Factory: health inspection history

1546 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609

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Address
1546 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Latest result
Pass on Apr 24, 2026
License number
2845656
Latest inspection
Apr 24, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown
5 inspections, Dec 8, 2022 to Apr 24, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 1 × Fail. 18 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Apr 24, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: Keeping ice cream scoop in a bowl of standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep scoop according to health code, ie.

Apr 17, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: No food temperature measuring devices, no probe thermometer. Instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: Keeping ice cream scoop in a bowl of standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep scoop according to health code, ie.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: Knives wedged between 2 prep coolers, instructed to keep knives on a clean surface.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: 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.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain to wash and sanitize utensils properly.

Apr 17, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 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.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 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.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 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.

Apr 25, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 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.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 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.

Dec 8, 2022 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE, HANDLE TOUCHING ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.