Franco's Pizza Place

2147 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2010

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Oct 6, 2010. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Franco's Pizza Place is from Oct 6, 2010, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2010

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS, SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS AND AROUND PIPES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT.

Sep 28, 2010

Routine

8 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY; OVER 35 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED ON STAIR TO WASHROOM AND INSIDE WASHROOM ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OUTER OPENINGS. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. [PREPARING/SERVING PIZZA] MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CARTS, AND TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING WASHROOM AND STAIRS.

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. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS, SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS AND AROUND PIPES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR STAIRWAY.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Franco's Pizza Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Franco's Pizza Place on file is from Oct 6, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Franco's Pizza Place?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Franco's Pizza Place.

Has Franco's Pizza Place's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Franco's Pizza Place have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Franco's Pizza Place 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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