SLIMS
2020 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60618
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 20, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (12)
- 2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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
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.
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
- 25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.