Frankie's Scaloppine
Last inspected: Aug 9, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2010, Frankie's Scaloppine has 13 inspections in the public record. Frankie's Scaloppine was last inspected on Aug 9, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Frankie's Scaloppine is from Aug 9, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 9, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LARGE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL LOCATED IN THE REAR PORTION OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: AT THE CURVATURE IN THE CORNER UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE LEFT HAND SIDE FOUND A LARGE PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN, SANITINIZE, AND MAINTAIN DRY SO AS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND AN OPENING AT THE CURVATURE IN THE CORNER UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE LEFT HAND SIDE. MUST SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Dec 22, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE PIZZA BAR: THE SMOKEY PIZZA AT 81F, PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 81F, TURKEY SANDWICHES AT 70.8F, BURRATA PIZZA AT 78.0F AND JALOPENO PIZZA AT 80F ON DISPLAY BEHIND THE GLASS CASE. MANAGER DID PROVIDE AN APPROVED TIME/TEMPERATRURE VARIANCE DOCUMENT FROM CDPH, HOWEVER THE TIME/TIME LOGS WERE NOT PROPERLY FILLED OUT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTRARILY DISCARDED 8# OF FOOD AT A VALUE OF $85. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSIL WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN ONE DIRECTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELECTRICAL TAPE AROUND THE FREEZER DOOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD (YELLOW) ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER AND CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Feb 22, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPES ABOVE THE CATERING STORAGE AREA IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE THAT IS TEARING AND HANGING FROM THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEAN COFFEE MUGS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS SOILED WITH KETCHUP FROM A RECENT KETCHUP SPILL IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 7, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE PIZZA BAR: OBSERVED 8 WHOLE PIZZA'S AT 81.6F AND PRE MADE SANDWICHES AT 68.2F ON DISPLAY BEHIND THE GLASS CASE. MANAGER DID PROVIDE AN APPROVED TIME/TEMPERATRURE VARIANCE DOCUMENT FROM CDPH, HOWEVER THE TIME/TIME LOGS HAVE NOT BEEN FILLED OUT FOR SEVERAL DAYS. MANAGER VOLUNTRARILY DISCARDED 18# OF FOOD AT A VALUE OF $275. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PILE OF TOWELS STORED IN A REFRIGERATOR WITH COVERED FOOD ITMES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TOWELS SEPERATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPES ABOVE THE CATERING STORAGE AREA IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE THAT IS TEARING AND HANGING FROM THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CUBBY AREA UNDER THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE STAINLESS STEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO A PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR AND DOES NOT SELF CLOSE WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR IS FULLY OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SELF CLOSING LATCH AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FOOD LINE TO REMOVE HEAVY GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Oct 27, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN OR CRAKED MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER ALL DISHWASHING SINKS AND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE FOOD BEBRIS AND OTHER BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLER WHERE MISSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED READY TO EAT GELATO MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE PIZZA BY THE SLICE FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND SAME CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR REAR BAR ICE BIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE MUST REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WOMANS WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING NOT MAINTAINED: LEAK ON THE DISH MACHINE SPRAY ARM AND COLD WATER AT FRONT PIZZA PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK DOES NOT COMPLETELY TURN OFF. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Aug 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS WITH DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AT STORAGE AREAS.
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Jul 10, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL RIPPED AND MISSING GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME FLOOR TILES IN THE BAR ARE BROKEN & SECTIONS WITH POOR GROUTING MUST BE ADDRESSED. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES & BEHIND PREP TABLES OR EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS NEAR THE KITCHEN WITH DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND KEEP DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 17, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE & CONDENSER OF BAR COOLER NEED CLEANING. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME FLOOR TILES IN THE BAR ARE BROKEN & SECTIONS WITH POOR GROUTING MUST BE ADDRESSED. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES & BEHIND PREP TABLES OR EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER THE DISHAMCHINE NEED CLEANING-DUE TO FOOD STAINS/DEBRIS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Jul 27, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Jul 19, 2011
Routine
4 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: NOTED SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY (7-38-020). FOUND 10 SMALL/FRUIT FLY ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE MOP SINK & AROUND AN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR IN REAR; 7=ON THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED; EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NEED DE-LIMING. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME FLOOR DRAINS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING & MONITORING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY WALL BY THE WAIT STAFF AREA OF THE MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE CLEANED. A CEILING TILE ABOVE A COOKING EQUIPMENT IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE CEILING-MUST FIX. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Apr 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE. 161 DEGREES. MUST MAINTAIN 180 DEGREE RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE. ECOLAB ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR MACHINE. NOW SANITIZING AT 180 DEGREE WATER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
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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. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT DISH AREA, AND COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 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. MUST INVERT/COVER ALL PLATES AT OUTDOOR SEATING AREA.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUD ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. COVING NEEDED AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. ALL DUST AT CEILING ABOVE LINE AND AT FRONT WINDOW AT OUTDOOR SEATING AREA MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT FAUCET OF HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frankie's Scaloppine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frankie's Scaloppine on file is from Aug 9, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frankie's Scaloppine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Frankie's Scaloppine.
Has Frankie's Scaloppine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Frankie's Scaloppine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frankie's Scaloppine 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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