RestaurantLicence 2595883

Franconello's

10222 S Western Ave, Chicago 60643

Latest verdictPassOct 5, 2026 · 8 days ago

Inspections14since Jul 19, 2018

Fail rate7.7%1 of 13 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass54%
Conditional38%
Fail8%

14 inspections from 2018 to 2026 · hover a mark

2020202220242026

PassOct 5, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Found the lid of the ice machine behind the 1st fl bar area ajar. Instructed to keep lid closed when not in use to prevent any contamination. Maintain same.
2. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Found wiping cloth on top of the table in the rear prep area. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a bucket/container of sanitizer (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use.
3. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Found the ice scoop in the bar area on the 1st fl stored on top of the bar. Instructed to store in ice handle up or in a clean bin/container. Maintain same.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found the interior of the ovens and fryers with grease and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain cooking equipment.
PassJul 16, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the gasket seal and the handle on the reach in cooling in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed the side of the deep fryer and the stove unit with a buid up of grease spillage and or splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain all cooking and non cooking equipment.
3. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed the trash receptacle in the basement staff toilet room with a missing lid. Instructed to repair or replace.
PassJan 6, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove any build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
2. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Knives must be stored in a clean sanitized container when not in use not between equipment. Instructed to correct and maintain.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Interior of microwave in need of cleaning to rmeove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Shelves in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Instructed to correct and maintain.
PassNov 20, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Front door not rodent proofed instructed to correct and maintain.
2. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  All wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills instructed to clean and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors under front bar in need of cleaning to remove spills. Instructed to clean and maintain
PassApr 8, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  All food containers in must have name of commodity instructed to correct and maintain.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove any build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.
3. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed spoons and knife stored between sink and dish machine at fron bar area. Instructed to remove utensils from said area and store in a clean area. Correct and maintain.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed a few cutting boards in need of cleaning. When soiled instructed to clean and sanitize. No deep cuts or dark in color.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floor in front bar area in need of cleaning along wall bases. Instructed to clean and maintain.
PassApr 7, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of second floor exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed no splash guard between hand washing sink and clean glassware in first floor bar and between hand washing sink and ice bin in second floor bar. Instructed manager to provide.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed rusty surfaces on shelving units in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed stained ceiling tiles in women washroom. Observed peeling paint on walls in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
FailMar 27, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed hand washing sink filled with soiled water and not properly draining in first floor food prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain hand washing sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of second floor exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed no splash guard between hand washing sink and clean glassware in first floor bar and between hand washing sink and ice bin in second floor bar. Instructed manager to provide.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed rusty surfaces on shelving units in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no test kit for high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring the utensil surface temperature in all hot water mechanical operations. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents, walls and duct equipment in first floor prep area. Observed spills on walls in first floor bar area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed stained ceiling tiles in women washroom. Observed peeling paint on walls in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
PassJun 23, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed hand sink(next to basement entrance)to be slow draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris and dust build up in corners and along walls throughout basement prep and storage area.
3. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
ConditionalMay 10, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in bar. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed low temperature dishmachine in first floor bar not adequately sanitizing, chemical ppm 0. Instructed manager to repair and maintain 100 ppm. Dish machine is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-025 citation issued
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed containers of cherries and juice stored on floor in first floor bar area and stock stored on floor in basement walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
4. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on rack above 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly store in sanitizing solution between uses.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates used as shelving units in basement walk-in cooler, freezer, and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
6. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no test kit for high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking faucet on scrape sink in basement. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
8. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered waste receptacle in basement staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed peeling paint on walls in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust buildup on light fixtures and ceiling vents, debris on floor under cooking equipment in first floor prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
11. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed damaged light shields in basement prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
ConditionalSep 30, 2020ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 14
  Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  Observed approx 10-lbs of fresh mussels in cooler on 1st floor prep area inside large metal pan,with no shellfish tags in place with product. Pic removed and discarded food at cost approx cost $ 40.00. Shellfish tags must stay with product. Priority foundation issued 7-38-005
2. 14
  Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  Observed shellfish tags maintained on site for 90 days with no date on back of label for last date used. Instructed to always provide date on the back of each tag the last date shellfish was used. Priority foundation no citation.
3. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed improper temperatures of (tcs) foods inside prep cooler on 1st floor prrep area. Approx 15-lbs of chicken brest at improper temperature of 48.0f , approx 20-lbs of pastas at improper temperature of 46.0f,47.0f. Instructed to maintain cold tcs foods at 41.0f or below. All foods removed and discarded by pic at cost approx $ 85.00. Priority violation issued 7-38-005.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed sewer lines not properly shielded in basement prep area above prep table. Instructed to encase sewer lines in basement prep area to intercept potential drips.
ConditionalDec 12, 2019ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed sewer lines not properly shielded in basement prep area. Instructed manager to properly encase all sewer lines in basement prep area to intercept potential drips.
2. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no test kit for high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring the utensil surface temperature in all hot water mechanical operations. Priority foundation 7-38-005
3. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered waste receptacle in women and basement unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed peeling paint on north wall in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed damaged light shields in basement dish washing area and near stairwell. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
ConditionalMar 28, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in first and second floor bar areas. Hand washing signs shall be provided at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates used for storage in basement prep and storage areas. Instructed to provide adequate shelving that is smooth and easily cleanable.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed peeling paint on walls in basement prep area. Instructed to remove peeling paint and maintain.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed damaged light shield in basement dish washing area. Instructed to replace light shield and maintain.
5. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violation not corrected from inspection report #2184891 on 7-20-18: 58-observed no allergen training certificate on premises. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-090
ConditionalJul 20, 2018LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no procedures for employees to folow whed responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed no date marking,instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training certificate on premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
No verdictJul 19, 2018LicenseRisk 1 (High)

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5510×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
398×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
478×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
496×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
413×
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
433×
In-use utensils: properly stored
533×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
513×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2595883 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.