SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FRANKIE'S PIZZA BY THE SLICE.

YOUR CALL. 76/100

600 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 23, 2025 · passed

9 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 23
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.

JUL 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK SEALING CAULK IN POOR REPAIR AND EXPOSED TO SPLASH FROM SINK USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CAULK AT FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SEALED TO ADJOINING EQUIPMENT OR WALLS IF EXPOSED TO SPILLAGE OR SEEPAGE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AVAILABLE ON-SITE FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH-TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ORDERED IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FROM VENDOR AND OBTAINED WATERPROOF IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER FROM OTHER BUSINESS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF PIZZA OVENS (BETWEEN OVEN AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSEPCTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (VARIOUS PIZZAS, NACHO CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OR OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS (FLOUR, SAUCE ETC). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED PIZZA BOARDS IN PLACE OF ROLLING CARTS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE AREA IN PARKING GARAGRE SPACE WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED FRYERS AND ORGANIZE ITEMS STORED ON RACKS AND MAINTAIN SPACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOR HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

AUG 31
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.

JUL 13
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR FRONT PIZZA STATION IS NOT WORKING AND CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON WALLS NEXT TO MOP SINK AND INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 20
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE'S ICE BIN. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE COOLERS, AND THE PREP TABLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DISH MACHINE'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

APR 3
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OR DISHMACHINE AN SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

JAN 20
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 4
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND FROZEN PEAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP COVERING THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 11
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2-DR DOUGH HOLDING COOLER OF BUILD -UP.

NOV 28
2014
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 26
2014
FAILED
0 violations

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