Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SLIM'S on .
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Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630354
Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2629981 ON 1/20/26 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT IS INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629981
Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCT ABOVE TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT IS INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COLERS AND 1-DOOR IN 1-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENING IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR SWEEP. DOOR SWEEP NOT REDENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CLOSE SEAL AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2809998 ON 01/03/2025. VIOLATION #40. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN. 55. OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 55. OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. 57.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609998
Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587990
Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 DROPPINGS ON COOKING LINE IN CORNER UNDER HAND SINK AND BEHIND COOKING AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPING IN MOP ROOM. ALL DROPPINGS NEED TO BE REMOVED ALL AFFECTED AREAS NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR SWEEP. DOOR SWEEP IS INEFFECTIVE AT PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CLOSE SEAL AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR FROM PEST. MUST INSTALL EFFECTIVE DOOR SWEEP THAT CLOSES ALL ENTRY WAYS FROM REAR DOOR.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK INADEQUATE AND NOT UP TO DATE. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE, OR INSURANCE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK THAT IS UP TO DATE AND CONTAINS ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED AREA IN CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN AND ABSORBANT WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED AREA NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AREA UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS UNDER 3 COMPARTMETN SINK AND MAITAIN SINK AT ALL TIMES
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE BOX, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585444
Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE OF FROZEN HAMBURGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (REAR PREP AREA) AND IN 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER/MIDDLE DOOR (HALLWAY TO THE KITCHEN)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN IN REAR PREP AREA.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE BOX, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567025
Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564854
Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2563089 DATED: 09/01/2022 #55--6-201.11--OBSERVED NON-SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS FILLED WITH EXPANDING FOAM.MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MANTAIN BY 10/7/2022. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563089
Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER FLOWING BETWEEN THE MIDDLE AND THE RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THROUGH A SMALL SEAMS IN THE SINK DIVIDERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINK OR REPAIR USING A LIGHT WELD SAFE METHOD SO THAT THE SINK COMPARTMENTS DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO FLOW BETWEEN THEM.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND DEEP FRYERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL ABOVE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2554450 DATED:04/18/2022 #55--6-201.11--OBSERVED NON-SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS FILLED WITH EXPANDING FOAM.MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.-----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MANTAIN BY 9/8/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554450
Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15--OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF ENTRY WAY EXTERIOR DOOR. OBSERVED GAP A LOWER BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF ENTRY OF PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--OBSERVED NON-SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS FILLED WITH EXPANDING FOAM.MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.-----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553952
Location recorded for this inspection · SLIM'S · 2020 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING (TCS FOODS) ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD HOLDING: SLICED TOMATOES 48F, BLUE CHEESE 55F, EGGS 48F, CUT LEAFY GREEN LETTUCE 53.9F, SLICED CHICKEN 48F, PROVOLONE 48F, WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 51F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY $200 AND 15LBS OF PRODUCT. COOLER TAGGED AT FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS AT THIS TIME FOR BURGERS THAT ARE COOKED TO TEMPERATURE PER CUSTOMER ORDER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY (INCLUDING ASTERISK FOR ITEMS/DISCLOSURE/STATEMENT) FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH TOP LOAD PREP HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE COOLERS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF ENTRY WAY EXTERIOR DOOR. OBSERVED GAP A LOWER BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF ENTRY OF PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON-SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS FILLED WITH EXPANDING FOAM.MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.-----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BUILD UP ON HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2531917 DATED 9/24/2021: #47 OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AND DOOR THAT FALLS OFF ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #48-- OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER DUE TO NON-FUNCTIONING BUILT IN SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER.#51-- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS. #55--OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531917
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: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AND DOOR THAT FALLS OFF ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ALONG HOT LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER DUE TO NON-FUNCTIONING BUILT IN SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2529016
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: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AND DOOR THAT FALLS OFF ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ALONG HOT LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER DUE TO NON-FUNCTIONING BUILT IN SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA OPPOSITE CUSTOMER SEATING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60618
496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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