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Franconello's

10222 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County

63cited violations
1serious tier
12inspections
52tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2595883
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025280
20242100
20232130
2022130
20211110
2020141
20192100
2018140

Inspections

  1. Jul 16, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  2. Jan 6, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Nov 20, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS UNDER FRONT BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  4. Apr 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN MUST HAVE NAME OF COMMODITY INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Apr 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  6. Mar 27, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  7. Jun 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HAND SINK(NEXT TO BASEMENT ENTRANCE)TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

  8. May 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON SCRAPE SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Sep 30, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  10. Dec 12, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND BASEMENT UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON NORTH WALL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND NEAR STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Mar 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

  12. Jul 20, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.