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SLIM'S

2020 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SLIM'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373383

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370739

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 TORN MESH SCREENING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MESH SCREENING TO BE TIGHT FITTING, RODENT AND INSECT PROOFED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370354

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ROAST BEEF AT 40.1F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. COOK OBSERVED HANDLING READY TO EAT BREAD AND CHOPPED READY TO EAT BACON WITH ONE BARE HAND AND ONE GLOVED HAND. INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED READY TO EAT LETTUCE IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS PROTECTED. LETTUCE DISCARDED/EGGS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED MARINARA SAUCE BEING HELD IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 98.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR GREATER. SAUCE REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. SLICED CHEESE, ROAST BEEF, WITH NO LABELS. ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE COOKS LINE CHEESE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: TORN MESH SCREENING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MESH SCREENING TO BE TIGHT FITTING, RODENT AND INSECT PROOFED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MONITORING SANITIZING LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DAMAGED WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT: WALLS SURROUNDING THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK, WALLS AT THE REAR PREP TABLE AND WALLS AT THE REAR CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN/ON DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304188

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303840

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- ITALIAN BEEF AT 58.0 F, BLUE CHEESE A AT 58.7 F, OPEN MAYONNAISE AT 56.9 F, CUT TOMAOTES AT 56.9, CHICKEN AT 58.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT LABLED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND 2-DOOR SALAD REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 58.0 F ALSO FOUND 3-DOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 59.0 F, FOUND BLUE CHEESE, OPEN MAYONNAISE AND CHOPPED TOMATOES INSIDE SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW OF ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 4 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE CRACKS/CREVICE OF DOOR FRAME LEADING INTO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH/INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243325

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.https://chicago-il.mydhd.com/images/slide_6.gif

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND MAINATIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT DATED 9/18/18. POSTED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222470

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-202.14 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING LATCH FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM THAT IS DIRECTLY BEHIND THE REAR PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-204.11 OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE HOODVENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO ELIMINATE GREASE ACCUMULATION TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

LicenseNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2214094

Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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