Frannie's Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2020
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Score
Frannie's Cafe appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2015. On Jan 28, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Frannie's Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 28, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “proper hot holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO WIPE DOWN SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 28, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PERSON IN CHARGE UTILIZED HOT HOLDING UNIT TO REHEAT FOOD ITEMS,TWO 4 POUND PANS OF CHILI AND BISQUE SOUP IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 89-102.2 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN HOT HOLDING AREA. FACILITY MUST REHEAT SOUP TO REQUIRED TEMPERATURE THEN HOT HOLD FOOD ITEMS. HOT HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 135 DEGREES F REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OR HIGHER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED SOUP. APPROX 8 POUNDS $ 60. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #21.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE,TWO 4 POUND PANS OF CHILI AND BISQUE SOUP IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 89-102.2 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN HOT HOLDING AREA. HOT HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 135 DEGREES F REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OR HIGHER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED SOUP. APPROX 8 POUNDS $ 60. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, SANDWICHES, ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AND DISPLAY COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP KITCHEN SOAP DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR NOT PERMANENTLY AFFIX. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED GRAB AND GO ITEMS SANDWICHES, FRUIT, PASTRIES,DESERTS, ETC MISSING REQUIRED LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS.
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Mar 14, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE TOASTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE PAPER PLATES NOT BEING STORED INVERTED LOCATED BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PAPER PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SOUPS, DAIRY, DELI MEATS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED MARCH 8, 2016 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. IT WAS BLOCKED BY THE SOUP STATION'S SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT BOTH OF THE KNOBS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, FOUND THE MAIN HAND WASH SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH A BOX IN THE HAND SINK BASIN, EMPLOYEE STATED "THEY DO NOT USE THIS SINK" INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sep 11, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED. ALSO OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT & COLD KNOBS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WRAPPING FROM THE PLUMBING AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frannie's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frannie's Cafe on file is from Jan 28, 2020. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frannie's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frannie's Cafe.
Has Frannie's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frannie's Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frannie's Cafe 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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