Franco's Ristorante

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 28, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

2. Jul 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

3. May 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET IN THE REAR (ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE). INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

4. Nov 21, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED ROLLING BINS OF BULK INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, BREADCRUMBS) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE MUST HAVE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN AREA(CARDBOARD). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREAS FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

5. Nov 14, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE STORED IN BIN BELOW (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED 10LBS OF GROUND PORK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 63F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10LBS OF GROUND PORK AT A COST OF $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED FOOD (PORK SAUSAGE) BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON RACK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIDGERATION OR POTABLE COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED ROLLING BINS OF BULK INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, BREADCRUMBS) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE MUST HAVE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN AREA(CARDBOARD). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREAS FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

6. Feb 4, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

   • Severity not stated

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

     ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

7. Mar 4, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO PROPERLY DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

8. Mar 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

9. Jan 17, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

     SEPARATIOIN NEEDED BETWEEN CUSTOMER RESRTROOMS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

10. Feb 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR OF FOOD SPILLS IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

11. Mar 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING; MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE.

12. Jan 21, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO DRAIN BOARD NOR SHELF FOR CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND PREP COOLER IN FRONT KITCHEN AND BEHIND 2-COMP SINK IN REAR SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

13. Feb 18, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE. CAN OPENER ON REAR PREP TABLE RUSTY; CLEAN OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA, VENT ON WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST NOTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT TWO COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.

14. Mar 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN PREP AREA.

15. Apr 27, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK NOTED AT THE CORNER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN IT.

16. Apr 19, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

17. Apr 7, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE SLICER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FRONT COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE REAR KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE. MACHINE TAGGED INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO REMOVE TAG 1-312-746-4240

18. Jun 18, 2010 Special Events (Festivals) · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

19. Jun 15, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIORS(SHELVES) OF COOLERS EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPAIR WALLS WHERE CHIPPED SURFACES ARE PRESENT, CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS & CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREAS IF NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LARGE COOKING STOVE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT PROPERLY VENTED, THIS STOVE MUST HAVE A HOOD ABOVE IT THAT EXTENDS COMPLETELY OVER THIS UNIT OR IT MUST BE REMOVED.

20. Feb 25, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: HOODED CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN BETWEEN STOVE AND GRILL, CLEAN BOTTOM CABINET OF DEEP FRYER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN IN AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE LOCATED.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES TO WASHROOM DOORS.