⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

PIE CAFE

(Also Known As: FIRST SLICE PIE CAFE)

5357 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Uptown

License #: 2141260

20
Total Inspections
12
Passed
4
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 29, 2025 Inspection

July 29, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS BEING REUSED TO STORE MEAT BROTH IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 5, 2024 Inspection

November 5, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 10, 2023 Inspection

July 10, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 6, 2022 Inspection

December 6, 2022• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 29, 2022 Inspection

July 29, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR THRESHOLD. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2021 Inspection

May 12, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITIN...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 5, 2021 Inspection

May 5, 2021• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIA...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2020 Inspection

April 21, 2020• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND ...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2019 Inspection

August 28, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT. INFORMED CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER THAT INCIDENT KIT MUST BE ON SITE AT A...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 7, 2018 Inspection

December 7, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 20, 2017 Inspection

December 20, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND PREP TA...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 11, 2017 Inspection

December 11, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE. EMPLOYEE NOTED USING THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO RINSE OUT CREAM...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2017 Inspection

February 3, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD PREP. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPA...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2016 Inspection

March 22, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE ONE DOOR EA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2015 Inspection

April 14, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE DOOR SWEEP ATTACHED TO THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH A PIECE OF DUCT TAPE COVER...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 16, 2014 Inspection

June 16, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOOD NOT LABELED.OBSERVED FOOD LIQUID ON SERVING CONTAINER ON TOP SELF SERVE S...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2013 Inspection

July 17, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE GARBAGE CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 6, 2012 Inspection

March 6, 2012• License Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 29, 2012 Inspection

February 29, 2012• License• 2 violations

Violation: 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall ...(+1 more)

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Division: Food Protection Program

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