Franklin Room
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2014, Franklin Room has 13 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 28, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up nine times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 28, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR AC UNIT AND TO ELEVATE FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90.1F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE:THERE IS ONE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA THAT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND AT PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINE AND WALL BEHIND CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH SHELF OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS OF FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL IN BAR AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH SHELF OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS OF FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL IN BAR AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR AC UNIT AND TO ELEVATE FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90.1F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE:THERE IS ONE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA THAT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND AT PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINE AND WALL BEHIND CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 1, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF LEFT SIDE OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS, UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS, UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA.
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Jun 20, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER . CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE INSPECTION COMPLETION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON BASE OF SHIELD AND BACK AND RIGHT WALLS OF INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR WALLS AND SHIELD OF LARGE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUG LIGHT INSTALLED ON WALL ABOVE SHELVES USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BUG LIGHT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINER LAYING DOWN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP OR COVERED DURING STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF LEFT SIDE OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS, UNDERNEATH HIGH TEWMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS, UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA.
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May 1, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH, BEEF, PORK, CHEESE, SHRIMP, VARIOUS VEGETABLES, HOUSE MADE SAUCES, IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $630.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 138 POUNDS. PER CHEF, ROP MACHINE AND IS NOT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG SEE ABOVE IN VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH, BEEF, PORK, CHEESE, SHRIMP, VARIOUS VEGETABLES, HOUSE MADE SAUCES, IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $630.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 138 POUNDS. PER CHEF, ROP MACHINE AND IS NOT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR COFFEE STATION. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST COVER ALL FOOD THAT HAS COOLED DOWN BELOW 41F.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH, AND STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMILATED DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND OLD OIL INSIDE FRYER, ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jul 18, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUMED PACKAGED CHICKEN BEING COOKED IN SOUS VIED MACHINE, 4 LBS OF VACUUMED PACKAGED FRESH FISH IN PREP COOLER, NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR SUCH PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL PROPER DOCUMENTS FOR HEALTH DEPT IS OBTAINED. MACHINE IS TAGGED, FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION # 29 FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLY TRAPS TOO CLOSE TO OPEN CLEAN FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: PLASTIC SMALL CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED BEFORE STACKING , INSTRUCTED TO AAIR DRY PROPERLY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A BULK FOOD SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Jul 31, 2018
Routine
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE, NO CLEAN UP MATERIALS PRESENT, ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE CLEAN UP AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE IN MENU FOR ITEMS (BURGERS, OYSTERS, ETC) THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT NOT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE COMPLETED REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND A BOTTLE BRUSHER TOO BIG TO USE FOR THE WATER BOTTLES WITH THE SMALL NECK USED TO SERVE WATER AT CUSTOMER TABLES.MUST PROVIDE A SMALL BOTTLE BRUSHER FOR THE GLASS WATER BOTTLES USED AT CUSTOMER'S TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND MANY ITEMS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALLS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS AND DUST ACCUMULATION AT PIPES IN THE CEILING IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION DRIPPING INTO ICE MAKER, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AN SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME BAR AND PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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May 26, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE-CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL (ONE OUT OF TWO) FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN AND THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 17, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE FROM REPORT # 1501557 DATED 11/6/14. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. PROVIDED NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE SMALL FREEZER BEHIND THE BAR WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYER,STOVE,GRILL) NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING(WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED). ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE CHEF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 6, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED AN ICE STORAGE CONTAINER AT THE BAR PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE CUSTOMER SITTING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE ICE STORAGE CABIN AND CUSTOMERS AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR FOOD PREP AREA FOR DISH AND GLASS WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR A DISH WASHER.ALSO NOTED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP LINE USED TO FILL THE STEAMER CONTAINER WITH ONLY COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Franklin Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Franklin Room on file is from Mar 28, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Franklin Room?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Franklin Room.
Has Franklin Room's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Franklin Room have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Franklin Room means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Franklin Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Franklin Room is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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