Frankies Pizzaria Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2011
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Public records show four inspections at Frankies Pizzaria Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 12, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Frankies Pizzaria Restaurant's record stops at Jul 12, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Frankies Pizzaria Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 12, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT INCLUDING PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, STORAGE RACKS, SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT IN CORNERS AND BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOTED THRU-OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE. UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR. REMOVE SAME.
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Jul 1, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE/STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. OPEN CONTAINER OF GREASE AND GREASE ACCUMULATION SURROUNDING GROUND. UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN SAME AREA WITH EXCESSIVE LITTER/TRASH. INSTD TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND DISPOSE OF GREASE PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT INCLUDING PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, STORAGE RACKS, SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT IN CORNERS AND BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOTED THRU-OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE. UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR. REMOVE SAME.
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Dec 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 9, 2010
License
13 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE.
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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.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRI,EQUIPMENT IN REAR YARD & UNUSED WALK IN COOLER POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAIN BOARD OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PIZZA COOLER LID IN POOR REPAIR,GASKETS ON COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,WOOD TABLE NOT SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST PROVIDE SIGN ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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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.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS,COOLERS,ALL EQUIPMENT.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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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.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALLBASES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,WALL IN POOR REPAIR LEADING INTO BASEMENT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON BRICKS AT PIZZA OVEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS & LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REATTACH SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROBE THERMOMETER.
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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.MUST REMOVE & ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frankies Pizzaria Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frankies Pizzaria Restaurant on file is from Jul 12, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frankies Pizzaria Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Frankies Pizzaria Restaurant.
Has Frankies Pizzaria Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frankies Pizzaria Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frankies Pizzaria Restaurant 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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