JUL 17
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
FRANCO'S RISTORANTE.
EAT. 81/100
300 W 31ST ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 17, 2025 · passed
17 of 19 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
17 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 162024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET IN THE REAR (ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE). INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
NOV 212023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ROLLING BINS OF BULK INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, BREADCRUMBS) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE MUST HAVE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN AREA(CARDBOARD). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREAS FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 142023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2023
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE STORED IN BIN BELOW (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 10LBS OF GROUND PORK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 63F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10LBS OF GROUND PORK AT A COST OF $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD (PORK SAUSAGE) BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON RACK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIDGERATION OR POTABLE COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ROLLING BINS OF BULK INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, BREADCRUMBS) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE MUST HAVE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN AREA(CARDBOARD). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREAS FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
FEB 42022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
show all 19 inspections →
MAR 42020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO PROPERLY DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
JAN 172018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
SEPARATIOIN NEEDED BETWEEN CUSTOMER RESRTROOMS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FEB 232017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR OF FOOD SPILLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
MAR 302016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING; MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE.
JAN 212015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO DRAIN BOARD NOR SHELF FOR CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND PREP COOLER IN FRONT KITCHEN AND BEHIND 2-COMP SINK IN REAR SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 182014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE. CAN OPENER ON REAR PREP TABLE RUSTY; CLEAN OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA, VENT ON WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST NOTED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT TWO COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
MAR 262013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN PREP AREA.
APR 272012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK NOTED AT THE CORNER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN IT.
APR 72011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE SLICER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FRONT COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE REAR KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE. MACHINE TAGGED INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO REMOVE TAG 1-312-746-4240
JUN 152010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIORS(SHELVES) OF COOLERS EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR WALLS WHERE CHIPPED SURFACES ARE PRESENT, CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS & CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREAS IF NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LARGE COOKING STOVE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT PROPERLY VENTED, THIS STOVE MUST HAVE A HOOD ABOVE IT THAT EXTENDS COMPLETELY OVER THIS UNIT OR IT MUST BE REMOVED.
FEB 252010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: HOODED CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN BETWEEN STOVE AND GRILL, CLEAN BOTTOM CABINET OF DEEP FRYER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN IN AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE LOCATED.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES TO WASHROOM DOORS.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →