Franconello
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Franconello 11 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Franconello's record stops at Oct 31, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Franconello is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 24, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE UNABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE, FINAL RINSE AT 173F AFTER NUMEROUS CYCLES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6/21/16 REPORT 1937231 NOT CORRECTED; 31 COVER/INVERT ALL TABLEWARE AT PLACE SETTINGS OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING. 32 REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER DOORS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING ICE BIN COVER IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. 37 REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. 09/21/2016 38 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 1-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR. 41 ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL, AND AT DISHMACHINE LINE AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING IN MAIN PREP AREA. COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE ITEMS AND PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO RE LOCATE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (CUPS) IN DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENILS (SCOOPS W/HANDLES) AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: COVER/INVERT ALL TABLEWARE AT PLACE SETTINGS OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER DOORS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING ICE BIN COVER IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS AND SURFACES INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 1-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Sep 22, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 21, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD (NOT SEALED) IN CENTER OF BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST SEAL.
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Oct 22, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOWEL DEVICE AT PREP HAND SINK ON 1ST AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.
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Feb 20, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD STEPS GOING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA HOOD ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM SAME HOOD.
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May 30, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 17, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING SURFACES ON UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES ALONG SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER GRILL IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Jun 10, 2011
Routine
11 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS LEDGES AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM. 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE CABINET IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. LOG BOOK MUST INCLUDE COPY OF PEST CONTROL LICENSE, MSDS SHEETS OF CHEMICALS USED AND MAP OF TREATED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #423935 ON 9-27-10. 32 REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES INSIDE 1ST FLOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG WEST WALL. 34 GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. 35 SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS NEED REPAIR UNDER LIQUOR STORAGE IN BAR (WATER DAMAGE, RUST, ETC). REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. 36 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS (DUST BUILDUP). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES INSIDE FIRST FLOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG WEST WALL. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT. REMOVE PEELING SURFACES ON UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES ALONG SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, CABINETS.
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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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRYERS IN IST FLOOR PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT (EXCESS WATER).
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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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTING ALONG WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS NEED REPAIR UNDER LIQUOR STORAGE IN BAR AREA (WATER DAMAGE, RUST, ETC) REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. WALLS NEED REPAIR IN BASEMENT (WATER SEEPAGE). SEAL OPENINGS WHERE FLOORS AND WALLS MEET IN BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS (DUST BUILDUP).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA (SLOW DRAINING). REPAIR INOPERABLE PREP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Sep 27, 2010
Routine
4 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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES INSIDE IST FLOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG WEST WALL.
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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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTING ALONG WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS NEED REPAIR UNDER LIQUOR STORAGE IN BAR AREA (WATER DAMAGE, RUST, ETC) REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS (DUST BUILDUP).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Franconello last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Franconello on file is from Oct 31, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Franconello?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Franconello.
Has Franconello's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Franconello have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Franconello 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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