Frank's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
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Going back to 2010, Frank's Pizzeria has 17 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited five 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
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 5, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND BY LARGE PIZZA OVEN, INSIDE OF 2 OVENS AND FRYER IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REAR SHELVES IN BASEMENT. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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May 22, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13// OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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May 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER RADIATOR IN FRONT SPACE WHERE HIGHCHAIRS ARE STORED, ON THE FLOOR AND DOCUMENTS IN DINING ROOM "OFFICE" BEHIND PARTITION, UNDERNEATH SHEET PAN RACK IN KITCHEN NEAR HANDSINK, ON A SHEET PAN ON RACK WITH ROLLER AND PIZZA CUTTERS, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND "FAULDS OVEN" AND A SHEET PAN ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH 4 DOOR COOLING UNIT). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO MONITOR NEW ACTIVITY PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRINK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE SHEET PAN RACK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO HAND-SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN DINING ROOM "OFFICE" BEHIND PARTITION AND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH SERVICE AREA (NEXT TO DRINKS COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE AT THE BASE OF WALL AND BASEBOARDS DETACHED FROM WALLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM. HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR DOOR HINGES OF WALK IN COOLER AND HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-11-2023, REPORT #2583131. #58--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 12/16/2022, REPORT #2568637. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Dec 16, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE GAS OVEN AT KITCHEN WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD.MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 20, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS USED TO LINE SHELVES IN STORAGE RACKS IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON STORAGE SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Aug 20, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 1, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN -UP PROCEDURE/KIT. 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 OR REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO REAR DOOR NOT FINISHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH WALL AT THIS AREA TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE CANNED GOODS ARE STORED NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH CEILING. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD CAP NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO LIGHT SHIELD AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT WITH MISSING SHIELD OVER HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT AND SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Aug 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVES WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR TOP PORTION OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON TE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE CANNED FOODS ARE STORED NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE CEILING SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING END CAPS AND PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN TWO OF THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FREEZER DOORS IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, MUST ALLOW 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL AND OFF OF FLOOR, TO PREVENT A RODENT HARBORAGE,
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Aug 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had exposedraw wood in men's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields that were missing end caps in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
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Jan 4, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving. walk in cooler racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear/bsmt storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen prep area ceiling had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had exposed wallboard in rear kitchen areas, and by front of kitchen, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided, light shields need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
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Oct 20, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table 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 along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Openings noted in walls along wallbase. Instructed to seal opening.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Urinal removed from men's toilet room. Instructed to replace urinal.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.
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Oct 26, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. UNDER GRILL UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. CABINETS FOR INGREDIENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS ,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. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT
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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. ACCORDING TO OWNER ,LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT ARE SHATTERED PROOFED OR MUST PROVIDE LIGHSHIELDS IN ALL BULBS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frank's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frank's Pizzeria on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frank's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Frank's Pizzeria.
Has Frank's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Frank's Pizzeria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frank's Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Frank's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frank's Pizzeria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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