Francesca's on Taylor
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2019
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Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Francesca's on Taylor stretching back to 2010. Francesca's on Taylor was last inspected on Feb 22, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Francesca's on Taylor since Feb 22, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 22, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AND COFFEE STATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN/WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CORNER AT WAIT STATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. REFER TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG (HEALTH DEPARTMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP OR DIARRHEAL PROCEDURES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, DEEP, DARK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, OVEN, GRILL, AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS, AND IN THE BASEMENT SUN PUMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM SUN-PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6; OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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Jun 16, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPING WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN, STAINED CUTTING BOARD KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN WATER OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Jun 12, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPING WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN, STAINED CUTTING BOARD KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BY FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING BRICK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN WATER OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: IN USE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT REACHING 180'F ON FINAL RINSE CYCLE, REACHING BETWEEN 160-170'F ON FINAL RINSE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE, UNTIL MACHINE REACHES 180'F ON FINAL RINSE CYCLE, MACHINE TAGGED, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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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: FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPING WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN, STAINED CUTTING BOARD KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BY FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING BRICK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN WATER OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Mar 17, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED FLOOR WITH GRAVELED SURFACE BEING USED AS STORAGE AREA AT SOUTH END OF BASEMENT. INSTD TO HAVE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE NON-POROUS SURFACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN GRAVELED AREA AT SOUTH END OF BASEMENT. (CHAIRS, EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS AND PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE
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Mar 10, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY DOOR THAT IS BEING PROPPED OPEN WITH UNCLEAN TRASH CONTAINER. ALSO NOTED DIRTY MOPS AND BROOMS STORED IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP EXPOSED HANDSINKS CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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: RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 20) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND UNDER STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAPER LINING WITH RUSTY SURFACES UNDERNEATH ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND RUST. ICE MACHINE DOOR FRAME WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED FLOOR WITH GRAVELED SURFACE BEING USED AS STORAGE AREA AT SOUTH END OF BASEMENT. INSTD TO HAVE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE NON-POROUS SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH RUSTY SURFACES AT FRAMES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN GRAVELED AREA AT SOUTH END OF BASEMENT. (CHAIRS, EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS AND PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT WAIT STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN REAR WAIT STATION. MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK AT THE BAR.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF REPLACING OR REPAIRING. WOOD SHELVES IN NEED OF SEALING WITH A NON TOXIC PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF SMALL REACH IN COOLER AT COFFEE STATION IN NEED OF DEFROSTING AND CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THEMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN ICE BIN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 29, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 5, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOODS STORED IN THE ICE BOX FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO LABEL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (I.E. FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.,IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH HOLES IN THEM.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Jun 28, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 DRAIN FLIES AT 1ST FLOOR BAR PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND AT BASEMENT PREP AREA ON THE CEILING TILES. ABOVE MENTIONED AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST ALSO RODENT PROOF WEST FACING FIRE EXIT DOOR WHICH HAS AN OPENING OF 1/4 OF AN INCH. ALSO RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 7/5/2012.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOODS STORED IN THE ICE BOX FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO LABEL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (I.E. FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.,IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR, REAR KITCHEN AREA AND THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES AT WALL IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED ABOVE THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO STAIRCASE LEADING TO 1ST FLOOR.MUST ALSO MUST REPAIR WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH HOLES IN THEM.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL STAFF AT PREP AREAS MUST ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 18, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIVES IN THE BASEMENT KNIFE HOLDER ARE DIRTY AND THE SODA GUNS IN THE BAR HAVE DIRTY HOLDERS, THE KNIVES AND HOLDER WERE TAKEN OFF THE WALL TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME ALONG WITH THE SODA GUN HOLDERS. Any food utensils ( like the spoons and spatulas next to the grill)that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air-dry all multi-use dispensing and cutting equipment after sanitizing.
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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. THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP TABLE SHELF IS RUSTY,THE VEGETABLE COOLER REAR WALL IS CRUMBLING AND THE PIPES AND BEAMS ABOVE THE MEAT SLICER ARE DIRTY. RE-SURFACE, REPAIR OR REPLACE SURFACE SO IT IS smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.
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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. THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR AND MEAT COOLER DRAIN LINE DEFROSTING WRAP ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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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. THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR WAIT STATION HAS A HOLE IN THE NORTH WEST CORNER, REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DIRTY INSDE. DIRTY USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. BLACK, FOOD ENCRUSTED OVEN MITS MUST BE KEPT OFF OF THE CUTTING BOARDS WHERE READY TO EAT FOOD IS PREPARED.
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Jul 29, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior, door and the dripping soda lines above your covered bread containers.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Install a dipping well for ice cream service and install drain lines for the soda holsters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Francesca's on Taylor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Francesca's on Taylor on file is from Feb 22, 2019. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Francesca's on Taylor?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Francesca's on Taylor.
Has Francesca's on Taylor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Francesca's on Taylor have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Francesca's on Taylor means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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