MAR 12
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FRANK'S PIZZERIA.
BEAT. 47/100
6506 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 12, 2026 · passed
Failed 2 of 17 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 52026FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2026
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 222025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 22
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 152025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2025
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DINING ROOM "OFFICE" BEHIND PARTITION, UNDERNEATH SHEET PAN RACK IN KITCHEN NEAR HANDSINK, ON A SHEET PAN ON RACK WITH ROLLER AND PIZZA CUTTERS, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND "FAULDS OVEN" AND A SHEET PAN ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH 4 DOOR COOLING UNIT). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO MONITOR NEW ACTIVITY PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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 EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
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.
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.
OCT 102024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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. CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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.
DEC 162022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 16
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND LARGE GAS OVEN AT KITCHEN WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD.MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 202021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER.
AUG 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE CANNED GOODS ARE STORED NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH CEILING. CORE VIOLATION
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
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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
AUG 242017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
JUL 142016PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2016
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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,
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,
AUG 132015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 242014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields that were missing end caps in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
JAN 42013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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).
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided, light shields need cleaning.
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.
OCT 202011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Urinal removed from men's toilet room. Instructed to replace urinal.
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.
OCT 262010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 26
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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
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 MUST PROVIDE LIGHSHIELDS IN ALL BULBS
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