RecordWell Data

Slightly Toasted

540 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60661 · Cook County

26cited violations
1serious tier
13inspections
12tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2391267
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024110
2023340
2022250
2019280
2018131
2017140
2015200

Inspections

  1. Apr 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Keep brooms and dust pans too close to clean glass, Instructed to keep away.

  2. Jul 12, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

  3. May 22, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      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.

  4. May 5, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      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.

  5. Apr 27, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      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

  6. Sep 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      VIOLATION CORRECTED, FOUND NO BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND MIDDLE BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Sep 6, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND MIDDLE BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jun 27, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      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) -

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      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.

  9. Jun 19, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION IS VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      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.

  10. Jan 30, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      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)

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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.

  11. Jul 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      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)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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.

  12. Sep 3, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Sep 1, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)

    Result: Fail.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.