Chicago
47
BEAT

Frank'S Pizzeria

6506 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
47/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
10 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-12
Pass Rate
59%
2 failures
Score
47/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-03-12)
Failed 2 inspections (2026, 2025)
Sanitation issues found across 32 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 32×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2026-03-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2026-03-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND BY LARGE PIZZA OVEN, INSIDE OF 2 OVENS AND FRYER IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REAR SHELVES IN BASEMENT. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE...

2025-05-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13// OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2025-05-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER RADIATOR IN FRONT SPACE WHERE HIGHCHAIRS ARE STORED, ON THE FLOOR AND DOCUMENTS IN DININ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DRINK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE SHEET PAN RACK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO HAND-SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSUR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER IN DINING ROOM "OFFICE" BEHIND PARTITION AND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH SERVICE AREA (NEXT TO DRINKS COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLE AT THE BASE OF WALL AND BASEBOARDS DETACHED FROM WALLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM. HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR DOOR HINGES OF WALK IN COOLER AND HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2024-10-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-11-2023, REPORT #2583131. #58--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CIT...

2023-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 12/16/2022, REPORT #2568637. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

2022-12-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LARGE GAS OVEN AT KITCHEN WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD.MUST PROVIDE.

2021-10-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS USED TO LINE SHELVES IN STORAGE RACKS IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON STORAGE SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER.

2020-08-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2019-07-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN -UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO REAR DOOR NOT FINISHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH WALL AT THIS AREA TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CORE VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE CANNED GOODS ARE STORED NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH CEILING. CORE VIOLATION

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT WITH MISSING SHIELD OVER HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT AND SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD CAP NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO LIGHT SHIELD AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

2017-08-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVES WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR TOP PORTION OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON TE FAN...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE CANNED FOODS ARE STORED NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE CEILING SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING END CAPS AND PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN TWO OF THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

2016-07-14 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FREEZER DOORS IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, MUST ALLOW 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL AND OFF OF FLOOR, TO PREVENT A RODENT HARBORAGE,

2015-08-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLERS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2014-07-24 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls that had exposedraw wood in men's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields that were missing end caps in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.

2013-01-04 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving. walk in cooler racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear/bsmt storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Rear kitchen prep area ceiling had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had exposed wallboard in rear kitchen areas, and by front of kitchen, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided, light shields need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.

2011-10-20 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Openings noted in walls along wallbase. Instructed to seal opening.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Urinal removed from men's toilet room. Instructed to replace urinal.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.

2010-10-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. UNDER GRILL UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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. CABINETS FOR INGREDIENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS ,MUSt CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. ACCORDING TO OWNER ,LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT ARE SHATTERED PROOFED OR MUS...

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