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THE SLIDE RIDE

3006 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · MOBILE FOOD TRUCK

Inspection summary

THE SLIDE RIDE has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 25, 2013. The most recent inspection, on September 6, 2016, recorded 3 infractions.

5 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 10, 2015. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 10, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 10, 2015. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on October 29, 2015. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 6, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR WARPED AND DIFFICULT TO CLOSE BLACK MESHED SCREEN CURTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GRIMMY FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE FOOD TRUCK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GRIMMY WALL AND CEILING CORNERS THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE FOOD TRUCK.
  2. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • HOT HOLDING UNIT AMBIENT AIR MEASURED AT 124.1F AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • AT THIS TIME OF LICENSE REINSPECTION;FOUND PASSENGER ENTRANCE DOOR TO TRUCK NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 2" INCH GAPS,MISSING PANEL SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PEST-PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • AT THIS TIME,NO LABELS PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOOD/DRINK AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • HOT HOLDING UNIT AMBIENT AIR MEASURED AT 124.1F AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • AT THIS TIME OF COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION;FOUND PASSENGER ENTRANCE DOOR TO TRUCK NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 2" INCH GAPS,MISSING PANEL SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PEST-PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • AT THIS TIME,NO LABELS PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOOD/DRINK AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ALL STORED ON THE TABLE(APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF HAMBURGERS AT 85.6F VALUED AT $25, 1/2 LB OF BACON AT 67.6F AND 1 LB OF VARIOUS MOZZARELLA, CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESE) CHEESES AT 58.2F-64.4F VALUED AT $5. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ABOVE MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE FOOD TRUCK WHILE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT TEMPERED WATER AT ALL TIMES FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, PORK, PASTA AND CHEESES) ARE PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED/SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
  7. License

    0 infractions

  8. License

    0 infractions

  9. License

    3 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • HOT HOLDING UNIT AMBIENT AIR MEASURED AT 128.0F AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • SERVICE WINDOWS ARE NOT INSECT-PROOFED.MUST PROVIDE INSECT PROOF SCREENING AND BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE TRUCK AND MAINTAIN.
  10. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. License

    5 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • Water leaks from waste retention tank valve. Must repair.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Outer opening not protected, above had exhaust vent for generator with no screen protection, opening were approx 1 inch wide, by 6 inches long, must provide insect proof screening to prevent pest entry.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Business license number not printed on driver side of vehicle. Must provide.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exposed hand sink countertop in poor repair. Must repair to be easily cleanable.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Peeling paint on floor/wheel wells. Must refinish same.

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