JUN 17
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FRASCA.
BEAT. 47/100
3356-3358 N PAULINA · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 17, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 15 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Sep 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102025FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2025
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 212024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR HANDWASH SINK.
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 162024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR HANDWASH SINK.
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 282022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 252022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 102020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP OF ROSCOE ST. SIDE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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.
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 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 122017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 82016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 292015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 29
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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 272014PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2014
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 162013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 16
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Clean and sanitize interiors of light shield above the 3 compartment sink area.
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 152013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT BAR SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 132012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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