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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Frankie's Pizza By The Slice

600 E Grand Ave

Last inspected Oct 23, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Canvass

Oct 23, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 18, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AVAILABLE ON-SITE FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH-TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ORDERED IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FROM VENDOR AND OBTAINED WATERPROOF IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER FROM OTHER BUSINESS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF PIZZA OVENS (BETWEEN OVEN AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK SEALING CAULK IN POOR REPAIR AND EXPOSED TO SPLASH FROM SINK USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CAULK AT FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SEALED TO ADJOINING EQUIPMENT OR WALLS IF EXPOSED TO SPILLAGE OR SEEPAGE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 18, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 27, 2023

Pass w/ Conditions

7 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSEPCTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (VARIOUS PIZZAS, NACHO CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OR OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOR HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PIZZA BOARDS IN PLACE OF ROLLING CARTS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STORAGE AREA IN PARKING GARAGRE SPACE WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED FRYERS AND ORGANIZE ITEMS STORED ON RACKS AND MAINTAIN SPACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 27, 2023 · Original Source

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