Frasca
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025
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Score
Frasca has been inspected 15 times since 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE PATIO DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON BOXES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED FROM FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2025
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCTRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID, SIDE, WALL AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. THIS IS FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST CLEAN GRASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2600465 ON 08/21/2024. VIOLATION#55. FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS COOKED PASTA INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR READY TO EAT FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DENATURE FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 25# OF FOOD WORTH $55. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE PATIO DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON BOXES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED FROM FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK GROOVES ABOVE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR HANDWASH SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PIZZA COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 44.0 F, FOUND CHEESES, BACON, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR PIZZA COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.2 F AND 45.1 F INSIDE PIZZA REACH IN COOLER- CHEESES, BACON, TOMATOES AND ONIONS. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 27 LBS, VALUED AT $200.00.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK GROOVES ABOVE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR HANDWASH SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND PIZZA PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.12 NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZER), UTENSILS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTEWATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASH SINKS: KITCHEN PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE 49.3F, BATHROOM HAND WASHES SINK (WOMEN) 47.5F, MEN 46.1F WOMEN'S 45.3F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL AND WASH SINK WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 100F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND PIZZA PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZER), UTENSILS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTEWATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP OF ROSCOE ST. SIDE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BRUCHETTA REACH IN COOOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 11, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS INSIDE THE GENERAL BATHROOM AND THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH WALLS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Jan 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RACK OF BREAD STORED UNDERNEATH EXPOSED WASTE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE LINES, OR PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM UNDER THE AFFECTED PIPES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS EQUIPMENT (UMBRELLAS, LOCKS, HOSES) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EQIUPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. OBSERVED A BROKEN COVING TILE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA, TO THE RIGHT OF THE PIZZA TOPPING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TILE.
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Jan 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINES DISH RACKS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP STAINS AND ENCRUSTED DIRT. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PIZZA PREP ONE DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AT THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE/ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE ALL.
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May 29, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Dec 16, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Repair gasket at door to walk-in-cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Remove dusts accumulations on the fan covers inside the food prep cooler near the side exit door.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize interiors of light shield above the 3 compartment sink area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Provide and maintain 3 sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink,hood/filters above hot cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA NEAR TO SIDE EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO CEILIG IN DISHWASH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT BAR SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 13, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT THE KITCHEN (I.E. FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.,)AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE AT KITCHEN AREA. ALSO REGROUT FLOOR IN THE STAFF RESTROOM AT THE KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AT CORNERS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE TOILET TANK.MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING AROUND PIPES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE STAFF RESTROOM CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING IN THE REAR SECTION OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND REMOVE BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WINE CELLAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frasca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frasca on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frasca?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Frasca.
Has Frasca's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frasca have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frasca 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 Frasca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frasca is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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