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SLIGHTLY TOASTED

540 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SLIGHTLY TOASTED on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616277

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIGHTLY TOASTED · 540 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Keep brooms and dust pans too close to clean glass, Instructed to keep away.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597436

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIGHTLY TOASTED · 540 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576190

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIGHTLY TOASTED · 540 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND THE VENT ABOVE THE SANDWICH GRILL VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575466

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIGHTLY TOASTED · 540 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND THE VENT ABOVE THE SANDWICH GRILL VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575058

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIGHTLY TOASTED · 540 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED WAS AN UNKNOWN PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND VENT ABOVE THE SANDWICH GRILL VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564013

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIGHTLY TOASTED · 540 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED, FOUND NO BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND MIDDLE BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563268

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIGHTLY TOASTED · 540 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED UNKNOWN PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND REVOLVING DOOR DOOR SWEEP WITH GAP. ALSO NOTED A INCH GAP AT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND MIDDLE BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2501169

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIGHTLY TOASTED · 540 W MADISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300334

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIGHTLY TOASTED · 540 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, ONLY DUMP SINKS. MUST INSTALL HAND-SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT) -

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293828

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIGHTLY TOASTED · 540 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, ONLY DUMP SINKS. MUST INSTALL HAND-SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR DISH-WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION IS VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144246

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIGHTLY TOASTED · 540 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed no paper towels at the following exposed hand sinks: - Rear dish washing area, on 1st floor. - Long bar, on 1st floor. (Both sinks) - Up stairs prep kitchen on 2nd floor. Informed manager that paper towels are required whenever foods are prepared and or served. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Observed both front bar exposed sinks blocked/inaccessible at time of inspection. Both sinks were being used as dump sink and blocked with dump strainer. At time of inspection, no sink at front bar was designated as hand washing sink. Informed manager that one sink must be designated for hand washing at all times foods are prepped and or served. Manager corrected violation doing inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed raw potentially hazardous foods stored improperly above and next ready to ready to eat foods. Found raw eggs stored on top shelf of walk in cooler above fruit and next to tomatoes, etc. Operator corrected violation during inspection. Must store raw potentially hazardous foods under ready to eat foods, at all times. Serious violation #7-38-005(a)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed food and debris along floor and wall junction underneath 3 compartment sink and dish machine area on 1st floor. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071483

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIGHTLY TOASTED · 540 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IMPROPERLY ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS. FOUND RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELF OF WALK IN COOLER, ABOVE JUICE, CUT FRUIT, ETC. RAW BEEF PATTIES STORED ABOVE SLICED CHEESES, IN FRONT BAR DRAWER COOLER. OPERATOR CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. MUST STORE RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNDER READY TO EAT FOODS, AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED, (COFFEE DRINKS WITH MILK, EGGS, ETC.) MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHENEVER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPPED/SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-380-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOUL ODOR AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN COOLER DRAWERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED UTLITY SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED HOSE FROM FAUCET THAT LEADS TO AREA NEXT TO SINK, ABOVE CHEMICALS ON WALL. (HOSE DOES NOT DISPENSE INTO UTILITY SINK BASIN. MUST CORRECT TO ALLOW PROPER FUNCTIONING UTILITY SINK.

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145 of 191 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2391267.

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