FRASCA.

Chicago Health Dept

3356-3358 N PAULINA · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

15 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 17

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE PATIO DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON BOXES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED FROM FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 10

2025

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS COOKED PASTA INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR READY TO EAT FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DENATURE FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 25# OF FOOD WORTH $55. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE PATIO DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON BOXES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED FROM FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCTRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID, SIDE, WALL AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. THIS IS FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST CLEAN GRASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2600465 ON 08/21/2024. VIOLATION#55. FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 21

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK GROOVES ABOVE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR HANDWASH SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 16

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.2 F AND 45.1 F INSIDE PIZZA REACH IN COOLER- CHEESES, BACON, TOMATOES AND ONIONS. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 27 LBS, VALUED AT $200.00.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PIZZA COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 44.0 F, FOUND CHEESES, BACON, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR PIZZA COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK GROOVES ABOVE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR HANDWASH SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 28

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND PIZZA PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.12 NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZER), UTENSILS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTEWATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA.

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MAR 25

2022

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASH SINKS: KITCHEN PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE 49.3F, BATHROOM HAND WASHES SINK (WOMEN) 47.5F, MEN 46.1F WOMEN'S 45.3F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL AND WASH SINK WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 100F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND PIZZA PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZER), UTENSILS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTEWATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA.

MAR 10

2020

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP OF ROSCOE ST. SIDE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

BRUCHETTA REACH IN COOOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

JAN 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS INSIDE THE GENERAL BATHROOM AND THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH WALLS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

JAN 12

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A RACK OF BREAD STORED UNDERNEATH EXPOSED WASTE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE LINES, OR PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM UNDER THE AFFECTED PIPES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VARIOUS EQUIPMENT (UMBRELLAS, LOCKS, HOSES) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EQIUPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. OBSERVED A BROKEN COVING TILE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA, TO THE RIGHT OF THE PIZZA TOPPING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TILE.

JAN 8

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DISH MACHINES DISH RACKS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP STAINS AND ENCRUSTED DIRT. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PIZZA PREP ONE DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AT THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE/ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE ALL.

MAY 29

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27

2014

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

DEC 16

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Repair gasket at door to walk-in-cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Remove dusts accumulations on the fan covers inside the food prep cooler near the side exit door.

Minor Sanitation

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

Clean and sanitize interiors of light shield above the 3 compartment sink area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Provide and maintain 3 sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink,hood/filters above hot cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.

MAY 15

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA NEAR TO SIDE EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO CEILIG IN DISHWASH AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT BAR SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

SEP 13

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT THE KITCHEN (I.E. FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.,)AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE AT KITCHEN AREA. ALSO REGROUT FLOOR IN THE STAFF RESTROOM AT THE KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AT CORNERS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE TOILET TANK.MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING AROUND PIPES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE STAFF RESTROOM CEILING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING IN THE REAR SECTION OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND REMOVE BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WINE CELLAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

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