Frank's Franks

6132 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631
American
Last inspected: Sep 21, 2011
90
Score
Low Risk

Frank's Franks has been inspected three times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 21, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Frank's Franks since Sep 21, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Sep 21, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust and filters above grill not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Dec 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 9, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NOT HOT RUNNING WATER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSSURE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGLUE THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE RADIATOR IN THE KITCHEN. CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE RADIATOR AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE COOKING STOVES, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION BY THE HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frank's Franks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frank's Franks on file is from Sep 21, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frank's Franks?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frank's Franks.

Has Frank's Franks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frank's Franks have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Frank's Franks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.