Fixin' Franks

2555 N Normandy Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

American

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Fixin' Franks, the earliest from 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Fixin' Franks on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 30, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED HOW TO PROPERLY UTENSILS IN-BETWEEN USE IN HOT WATER AT 135F OR ABOVE.

May 3, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 28, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations.

View 6 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED DURING INSPECTION, HOT WATER WAS SHUT OFF AND NOT AVAILABLE. HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKED UP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER IS NOT DRAINING AND EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 8/4/2021, REPORT #2523589. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 4, 2021

License

1 minor violation.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SPLASHING ONTO COUNTER FROM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fixin' Franks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fixin' Franks on file is from Dec 30, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Fixin' Franks' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fixin' Franks have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Fixin' Franks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fixin' Franks is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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