The Franklin Tap
Last inspected: Mar 8, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at The Franklin Tap, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 8, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at The Franklin Tap is from Mar 8, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
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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Inspection History
Mar 8, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN NEED CLEANING, DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. ALSO DOOR ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM MIDDLE OF FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Aug 18, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING NEAR WALK IN COOLER,3-COMPARTMENT SINK,DISH MACHINE AND COOLERS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN BEHIND BAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT DISHMACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 10, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX LID AND FROM A LOWER SHELF PREP TABLE IN THE BACK KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE 2DR FREEZER FOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABKE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOP LID COVER OF THE GREASE BOX UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND GRIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR FRONT DOOR FLOOR WHICH IS WARPED AT THIS TIME UNDER THE THRESHOLD. AT THIS TIME THE FRONT DOORS ARE RODENT PROOFED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER ALL FRYERS AND AT ALL CORNERS OF THE COOKING EQUIPTMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE MOP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. DURING INSPECTION FOUND 5 KITCHEN PREP STAFF WITHOUT THEIR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK, NOT BETWEEN WALL AND KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR/SEAL COVING AT FLOOR BY MOP SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED WEATHER STRIPPING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL MIDDLE INTERIOR PANEL AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF 2DR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 29, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD IS BENT, MUST FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Sep 14, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOLERS.
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Dec 20, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON A SMALL CEILING SECTION ABOVE SMALL COOLER IN KITCHEN; SEAL/COVER EXPOSED INSULATION ABOVE HANDSINK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST FIX THE 3-COMP SINK SPRAYER HOLDER, SO THAT THE SPRAYER STAYS ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL OF THE SINKS- NOT CAUSING BACK-SIPHONAGE.
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Oct 1, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. THE LOW-TEMP DISHMACHINE BEING USED DURING THIS VISIT WAS NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER(TRIED AT LEAST 4 TIMES, WITH 0-PPM CHLORINE). MUST FIX & MONITOR WITH A LOG, & MAINTAIN AT 100PPM AT ALL TIMES.
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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. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS, INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS. BUCKLED-UP FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FIXED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS WITH ANY FOOD STAINS, DUSTY/GREASY FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. HOLES/OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON WALL OR CEILING MUST BE SEALED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Franklin Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Franklin Tap on file is from Mar 8, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Franklin Tap?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Franklin Tap.
Has The Franklin Tap's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Franklin Tap have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Franklin Tap 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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