SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FRANNIE'S CAFE.

YOUR CALL. 67/100

623 S WABASH AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 28, 2020 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO WIPE DOWN SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FRONT PREP KITCHEN SOAP DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR NOT PERMANENTLY AFFIX. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PERSON IN CHARGE UTILIZED HOT HOLDING UNIT TO REHEAT FOOD ITEMS,TWO 4 POUND PANS OF CHILI AND BISQUE SOUP IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 89-102.2 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN HOT HOLDING AREA. FACILITY MUST REHEAT SOUP TO REQUIRED TEMPERATURE THEN HOT HOLD FOOD ITEMS. HOT HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 135 DEGREES F REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OR HIGHER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED SOUP. APPROX 8 POUNDS $ 60. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #21.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE,TWO 4 POUND PANS OF CHILI AND BISQUE SOUP IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 89-102.2 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN HOT HOLDING AREA. HOT HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 135 DEGREES F REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OR HIGHER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED SOUP. APPROX 8 POUNDS $ 60. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, SANDWICHES, ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AND DISPLAY COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED GRAB AND GO ITEMS SANDWICHES, FRUIT, PASTRIES,DESERTS, ETC MISSING REQUIRED LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS.

MAR 14
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE PAPER PLATES NOT BEING STORED INVERTED LOCATED BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PAPER PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE TOASTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SOUPS, DAIRY, DELI MEATS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED MARCH 8, 2016 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. IT WAS BLOCKED BY THE SOUP STATION'S SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A LEAK AT BOTH OF THE KNOBS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, FOUND THE MAIN HAND WASH SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH A BOX IN THE HAND SINK BASIN, EMPLOYEE STATED "THEY DO NOT USE THIS SINK" INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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SEP 11
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED. ALSO OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT & COLD KNOBS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WRAPPING FROM THE PLUMBING AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKS.

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 →

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