Frera

1722 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 27, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Complaint

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER EMPTIED AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECRTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PROHIBITED ANIMAL (DOG) ON SITE JUMPING ON FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN THE FACILITY. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS MADE AWARE THAT SUCH ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANIMAL FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DOG WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Mar 24, 2023

License

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER READING FAHRENHEIT TEMPERATURE INSIDE FRONT DESSERT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frera last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frera on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Frera's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Frera have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Frera means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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