Francesca's Bryn Mawr

1039 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2021
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 17 inspections at Francesca's Bryn Mawr, the earliest from 2011. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2021. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 21, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.

Francesca's Bryn Mawr's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE(CHIPPING PAINT). MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Sep 11, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET CONTAINERS STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER ON STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY CONTAINERS BEFORE STACKING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION BUILD UP ON VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WHERE MEATS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP ON OUTSIDE GREASE TRAP CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 20, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAINT FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER FILLED WITH GREASE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12-OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN ON BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAINT FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER FILLED WITH GREASE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. 0PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025. MUST REPAIR.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND UNDERCOOKED ITEMS INSIDE MENUS NOT DISCLOSED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: DISHWASHING AREAS, LOCKER AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Oct 1, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH CORRECT SYMPTOMS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH CORRECT SYMPTOMS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REACH IN COOLER #2 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS LOOSE/NOT TIGHT FITTED ON COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS (ALONG COOKLINE), DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN FOOD WALK IN COOLERS, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOMS FLOOR LITTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT SAID STORAGE ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT BAR AROUND FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN AT BAR.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 1/2 POUNDS OF MUSSELS STORED INSIDE DISPLAY PREP COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAG. OBSERVED TWO BAGS OF SHELLFISH STORED ON TOP SALMONS. BAG OF SHELLFISH WAS LEAKING INTO SALMON,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE SAME CONTAINER/COMMINGLED.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.(10.5# SALMON), VALUE 79.SHELLFISH TAGS MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCT UNTIL IS FINISHED,KEEP SAID TAGS FOR 90 DAYS.NO SHELLFISH /FISH COMMINGLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INCLUDED WHEEL OF THE UNITS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN POP GUN AND POP GUN HOLDER WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SWEEP FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE (BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE),ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR NEEDED AT SAID STORAGE. REMOVE EXCESS WATER AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR UNDER THE NORTH ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SAID SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE. NEED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK IN DISH ROOM,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. ALSO NEED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.
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Nov 9, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 31, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-10-16 INSPECTION # 1676218. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 2 COFFEE MACHINES, ICE TEA MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AND LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Feb 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. OPPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED DISHMACHINE. 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 2 COFFEE MACHINES, ICE TEA MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 2, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN PREP COOLER #12 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SMEARS AT PREP AREA AND DISHMACHINE AREAS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS, FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES AND DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD, ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AT CORNERS AND DOOR HINDGES ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSERS OF REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM AND LIQUOR ROOM ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AROUND LIGHT SWITCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES LOCKERS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUT INTERIOR OF SAID LOCKERS.
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Jul 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Sep 30, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE/TORN GASKET LINING INSIDE COOLERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.(FIRST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST CLEAN WALLS ALONG LINING OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK THROUGH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE SILICONE LINING WITH MOLD AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM.
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Sep 16, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS) IN A BUS PAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED TO CONTAINER. PREMISES EMPTIED BAGS OF MUSSELS INTO ONE CONTAINER (PER CHEF ON DUTY). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED ON SHELLFISH THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.(SEE VIOLATION #3 FOR LBS AND COST OF PRODUCTS DENATURED). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELLFISH TAGS ON INDIVIDUAL BAGS AS DELIVERED UNTIL EACH BAG IS EMPTIED AND THEN TAGS NEED TO BE STORED IN A FILE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER CONSUMPTION. PREMISES PRESENTED TAGS FOR SHELLFISH ON FILE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND ON FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 121F BEING OFFERED FOR SALE.PASTA/SPINACH 45.8F,CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP 121.8F,SPAGHETTI (COOKED)53.7F, PASTA 55.6F,SAUSAGE 44.3F,CALAMARI 54.3, CHICKEN BREAST 44.7F, SALMON 44.7F, VEGETABLE SOUP 75.7F (SINK AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 55LBS WORTH $147.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. TEMPERATURE OF COOLERS ARE MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 39.8F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH STRENGTH OF CHLORINE SANITIZER READING 0PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL MACHINE IS CHECKED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECOLAB FOR MAINTENANCE. MANAGER ALSO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING OF DISHES. ECOLAB REPRESENTATIVE ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 3:50PM. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED LID AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES.ALSO NOTED LID OF CONTAINER REMOVED ALLOWING FOR EASY ACCESS OF FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED SERVING UTENSILS(PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR) NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING DISHES OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND/OR CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE/THORN GASKET LINING INSIDE COOLERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.(FIRST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CHEESE SLICER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP TABLE WITH OLD CRUMBS OF FOOD PARTICLES. ALSO CLEAN SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR WITH SODA SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE, STOCK ROOM (ALSO BROKEN TILES AT CORNER BASE), DRY STORAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN DRAINS THROUGHOUT AND STANDING WATER INSIDE DRAIN PAN AT THE BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST CLEAN WALLS ALONG LINING OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK THROUGH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE SILICONE LINING WITH MOLD AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/26/12
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Jul 26, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.8, COOLER LOCATED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BY GRILL (1 DOOR COOLER). COOLER IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. FOUND COOKED PASTA, COOKED ARTICHOKES AND CUT ONIONS INSIDE COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 49.6 F AND 61.1 F- COOKED PASTA, COOKED ARTICHOKES AND CUT ONIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED (BY GRILL). MUST REPAIR GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDES OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, LOWER SIDE OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSIDE BOTH MENS/WOMENS LOCKER ROOMS AND AT BAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMMENT ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Jan 12, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN PREP KITCHEN NOT ACESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING OF FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.SAID SINK IS FOUND BEING USED AS A STORAGE DEVICE FOR FOOD AND UTENSILS.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND UTENSILS AND MAKE HAND WASH SINK FREE AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOODSERVICE STAFFS AT ALL TIMES.CDI
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS & SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER WITH LID OR PLASTIC/FOIL.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID(COVER)FOR ICE BINS IN THE BAR,RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD IN BAR WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, AND REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOMS,IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS,IN FURNACE ROOM,AND AT DISHMACHINE ROOM UNDER COUNTERS ON FIRST FLOOR.ALSO MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON WALLS IN STORAGE ROOMS AT BASEMENT,AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES BY ICE MACHINE IN BSMT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Francesca's Bryn Mawr last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Francesca's Bryn Mawr on file is from Oct 21, 2021. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Francesca's Bryn Mawr?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Francesca's Bryn Mawr.

Has Francesca's Bryn Mawr's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Francesca's Bryn Mawr have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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