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The Slice Shop

Restaurant

928 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Mar 11, 2024 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspector found 20 rat droppings in basement next to walk-in cooler.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • 20 rat droppings observed on east side basement floor near unused walk-in cooler; pest control service recommended.
  • Food handlers not wearing hair restraints during food preparation.
  • Right side compartment stopper on 3-compartment sink not functioning.
  • No food handler training or allergen training certificates on premises for staff.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON EAST SIDE BASEMENT FLOOR NEXT TO UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

Violation code #40 — PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FOOD HANLDERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Inspection History

The Slice Shop has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 13, 2026.

Oct 13, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Oct 6, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
Apr 3, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

5 violations
Mar 31, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Apr 11, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Apr 4, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

10 violations
Mar 18, 2024Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Mar 11, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Oct 25, 2022Pass

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

1 violation
Oct 11, 2022Fail

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

12 violations