Frannie's Cafe — Columbia

754 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Frannie's Cafe — Columbia stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT REQUIRED DISCARD DATES: 4LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS, 5LBS OF COOKED CHILI, AND 3LBS OF TOMATO SAUCE. (ESTIMATED VALUE $50). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOOD THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING VENTS NEAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON THE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN CAN OPENER.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S) MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

May 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, noted a grey film on upper interior panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAIABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Jan 20, 2023

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frannie's Cafe — Columbia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frannie's Cafe — Columbia on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frannie's Cafe — Columbia?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frannie's Cafe — Columbia.

Has Frannie's Cafe — Columbia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frannie's Cafe — Columbia have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Frannie's Cafe — Columbia 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 Frannie's Cafe — Columbia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Frannie's Cafe — Columbia is inspected around two times per year on average.

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