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Frasca

3356-3358 N PAULINA, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County

60cited violations
2serious tier
15inspections
29tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1676691
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252120
20242102
2022290
2020130
2019120
2017120
2016150
2015120
2014110
2013290
2012150

Inspections

  1. Jun 17, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

  2. Jun 10, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

  3. Aug 21, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  4. Aug 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  5. Mar 28, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  6. Mar 25, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

  7. Mar 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  8. Jan 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  9. Jan 12, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  10. Jan 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  11. May 29, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

  12. Jun 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  13. Dec 16, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  14. May 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  15. Sep 13, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

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.