Felony Franks #1

229 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

American

Last inspected: Sep 7, 2011

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Felony Franks #1 is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Sep 7, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Felony Franks #1 is from Sep 7, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Felony Franks #1 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 7, 2011

Suspected Food Poisoning

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NOZZLES AND SURFACE AREAS SURROUNDING NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE TO REMOVE STICKY RESIDUE AND DUST. INSRUCTED TO SOAK NOZZLES EVERY NIGHT.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL. TODAY I OBSERVED THE VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDED CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SINKS AND CORNER AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE UNDER TOILET.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FROM FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK.

Mar 11, 2011

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Felony Franks #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Felony Franks #1 on file is from Sep 7, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Felony Franks #1?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Felony Franks #1.

Has Felony Franks #1's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Felony Franks #1 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Felony Franks #1 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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