Francesca's Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2019
50
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Francesca's Cafe stretching back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Apr 29, 2019. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Francesca's Cafe dates to Apr 29, 2019.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Francesca's Cafe's latest score of 50 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 29, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. UPON INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 77.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MUST HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH SINK. PLUMBER TURN ON HOT WATER. HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 105.F PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL IN REAR OF PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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50
Jun 5, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 22, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 49.9F AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MANAGER STATES THAT THEY WILL SHARE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BUILDING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LETTER FROM MANAGEMENT COMPANY ON USE OF SHARE DUMPSTER.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND GAUGES NOT OPERABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZING PPM'S FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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May 16, 2018
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 54.1F AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.
2
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DOOR AT ENTRY TO ADJACENT FOOD PREP AREA .MUST REMOVE DOOR TO HAVE ACCESS TO HAND WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY TO FOOD PREP AREA FROM DINING AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ENTRY.OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT CONNECTED AND OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.MUST CONNECT ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP ,BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOUBLE ADJACENT DOORS TO BUSINESS NEXT DOOR IN DINING AREA,FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND FRAME.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MANAGER STATES THAT THEY WILL SHARE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BUILDING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LETTER FROM MANAGEMENT COMPANY ON USE OF SHARE DUMPSTER.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND GAUGES NOT OPERABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZING PPM'S FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DOOR HANDLES OR COVER OPENINGS AT SLIDING DOORS ON DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,HOLE IN WALL IN MOPSINK CLOSET,SEAL LOWER WALL BASE AT PILLAR IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
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May 15, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TAKING FOOD ORDER,HANDLING CASH, SCRATCHED HER HEAD AND WITH BARE HANDS GRABBED CROISSANT TO MAKE SANDWICH A READY TO EAT FOOD. NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO HANDLE READY TO EAT PRODUCTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AND GLOVE HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD. MANAGER FOLLOWED SAID DIRECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RELOCATE DRAIN DISH RACK FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.COMPARTMENT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE.
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Nov 25, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Oct 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT COUNTER AND SOUTH PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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90
Dec 16, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage cabinets under counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Dec 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: No pest control logbook on premises or being maintained. Establishment has not had any pest control services performed by a licensed pest control company-pest control logbook incomplete. Instructed to have licensed pest control company service premises and provide logbook with all required documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage cabinets under counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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86
May 10, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE 3 COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINES,ICE MAKER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR MILK COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Francesca's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Francesca's Cafe on file is from Apr 29, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Francesca's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Francesca's Cafe.
Has Francesca's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Francesca's Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Francesca's Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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