Francesca's on Chestnut

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected. Report #2595616 dated june 3 2024 instructed facility to: #55 clean floors beneath equipment and shelving. Observed floors underneath equipment and shelving with soil and debris build up. Instructed manager to address previous core violation. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citaion issues.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer provided in the server area milk cooler. Instructed to provide ambient air thermometer in a conspicuous location in all cold-holding units used to store tcs food and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed clean equipment (plates and bowls) stored uncovered/not inverted on the top shelf of the main cook line. Instructed to store clean equipment covered or inverted to prevent contamination and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed box of single-use containers stored directly on floor in the ice cream prep area. Instructed to relocate single-use containers and store single-use articles at least 6 inches above the ground and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on main cook line coolers to be in poor repair and missing. Found lids of main cook line coolers to be in poor repair and loosely-fitting. Instructed to repair or replace gaskets and cooler lids at main cook line coolers and maintain all equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used to line nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment at the main cook line (stove, grill, grease pans). Instructed to remove aluminum foil and maintain smooth, easily-cleanable nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration test strips on-site for use with 3-compartment sink sanitizer. Instructed to obtain adequate sanitizer concentration test strips for quaternary ammonium sanitizer used in 3-compartment sink and maintain on-site at all times. Person-in-charge ordered quat-40 sanitizer test strips on-site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment along main cook line (stove, griddle) to be soiled with encrusted grease deposits and other soils. Instructed to clean and sanitize food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of cookng equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of encrusted grease deposits and soil and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of right-hand main cook line cooler (interior cavity) to be soiled with dried food debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at ice cream area 2-compartment sink and drain plumbing of cook line area handwashing sink to be leaking, but functional. Instructed to repair or replace plumbing fixtures in poor repair and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors beneath equipment and shelving throughout kitchen area to be soiled with dust and debris. Instructed to clean floors at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must provide lables on working ingredients in prep area (sugar, salt, flour, herbs) and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler without effective hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Obsered heavily soiled wiping towles stored throughout prep area incorrectly. Instructed to store inside sanitizing bucket with sanitizer strength @ least 50ppm.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all heavy equipment heavily accumulated with dried food and grease debris.instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in prep area with grease building up and food debris, instructed to remove clean and sanitize.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Improper thawing, observed frozen shrimp being thawed in a bucket o with no running water, instructed to thaw TCS according to health code.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in both walk-in coolers, instructed to provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulation of grease and dust on ceiling and pipes above cook line. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining hand sink (coffee service area) and utility sink (dish area). Must repair and maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on espresso or coffee machines connected to city water supply. Must provide backflow prevention device.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling in dish area of the kitchen. Must removed and make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed large opening in ceiling in basement dining room. Must enclose openings to prevent pest entry.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulation of grease and dust on ceiling and pipes above cook line. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on espresso or coffee machines connected to city water supply. Must provide backflow prevention device.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling in dish area of the kitchen. Must removed and make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed large opening in ceiling in basement dining room. Must enclose openings to prevent pest entry.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulation of grease and dust on ceiling and pipes above cook line. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on espresso or coffee machines connected to city water supply. Must provide backflow prevention device.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling in dish area of the kitchen. Must removed and make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed large opening in ceiling in basement dining room. Must enclose openings to prevent pest entry.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from report # 2304983, dated 8/20/19. Must correct the following previously issued core violation: #51 - must install a prep/dump sink in the coffee service area - priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: - observed preset tableware in the dining room, uncovered & exposed to potential contamination. Must remove/cover/invert all food contact surfaces of preset tableware to prevent potential exposure to contamination. -

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: - must install a prep/dump sink in the coffee service area -

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet rooms' exhaust ventilations. Must detail clean and maintain. -

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler #24 door rubber gasket not tight fitted. Instructed manager reattach door rubber gasket to cooler door, gasket must be tight fitted.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The following not clean- observed grease/food build up inside fryer, accumulated dust build up on prep area reach in coolers condensers also observed slight pink build up inside bar gun holders. Instructed manager to clean and maintain equipment.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles in poor repair/low grout at bus station and around dish wash 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to regrout floor tiles and maintain also must clean floor throughout supply storage room.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling ceiling paper around ceiling light covers above prep area and dish wash area. Instructed manager to remove ceiling peeling paper/paint at said areas.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed one ceiling light cover broken above dish machine drain board. Must replace damaged ceiling light cover.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Food containers not labeled, instructed to label.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Disposable plastic jugs used as a multi-use utensils for oil storage. Instructed to use proper containers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found front bar ice bin missing a cover a cross from customers seating area, instructed to install.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Dust build-up noted on electric conduit and light fixture above cook line, instructed to clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The cutting board used by the servers to slice bread is in poor repair with several deep grooves and permanent stains. Instructed to replace cutting board to provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found a garbage bag being used as a liner inside of a plastic bin used to store loaves of bread. Instructed to remove plastic bag liner to prevent potential physical contamination from bag tearing.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on the interior surface of the deep fryer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the soda gun and holster in the basement to remove discoloration buildup.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: The light shields above the food line are soiled with dust debris buildup. Instructed to detail clean light shields above the food line and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The exposed hand sink next to the soda fountain is slow draining. Instructed to contact a plumber to repair sink to allow proper drainage and maintain.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1448091 on november 20, 2016: (36) replace missing/damaged or cracked light shields at ceilling in kitchen area and where needed. Initial inspection was conducted on 8-15-16 but did not finish report; previous minor violation was corrected on 8-16-16 when the report was finished and submitted. Serious violation corrected

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease buildup on the hoodvents and the surround walls and vents from over accumulation. Must have hood vents serviced, detail clean the grease buildup around and above the equipment and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Stream of condensation leaking from the condenser inside the walk-in freezer directly into a container filled with ice from older condensation. Must repair unit and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris buildup on the food storage racks inside of the walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak in the ceiling near the soda fountain in the kitchen covered up with towels. Instructed to repair leak and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair/replace damaged rubber gasket around door of last prep cooler in prep area. Must provide cover for ice bins at front and basement bars containing ice used for consumption.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of deep fryer in kitchen area of grease build-up.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing/damaged or cracked light shields at ceilling in kitchen area and where needed.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Mop sink in dish room leaking at elbow. Must repair.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at end of dish machine in the form of cardboard boxes in dish room, organize and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floor under cookline with accumulated grease.instructed to clean and maintain all floors.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulbs in the prep area and under the hoods. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink sprayer head base leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain plumbing.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed customer womens restroom with out proper ventilation. Instructed to provide and maintain proper ventilation.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found mops and brooms not stored properly.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No food and sanitation manager on site while handling potentially hazardous foods. Instructed mgr to obtain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Clean large pots stored on floor, instructed mgr to store off floor.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Empty plastic milk containers are being reused for food storage, instructed mgr to discard and use proper utensils.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ice bin are chipped and cracked, insructed to use sound containers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Heavy grease and dirt build-up on ventilation hood filters, pipes, light fixtures and interior surfaces. Knives on knives holder not clean, encrusted food stuck on blade, instructed to clean and maintain utensils and hood.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. DIPPER WELL MUST BE MOVED CLOSER TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS & FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: FOLLOWINH NEED CLEANING: FLOOR DRAINS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN DISHROOM & KITCHEN, AROUND WATER TANK & DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT-DUE TO DEBRIS/DIRT/CLUTTER. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM NEED CLEANING; ANY OPENINGS ON WALLS OR CEILING MUST BE SEALED (THRU-OUT PREMISES). GREASE STAINS ON ATTACHMENTS TO INTERIOR OF HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: MISSING LIGHT COVERS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN, WALK-IN COOLERS & PREP AREAS-MUST RPOVIDE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: ALL MILK CRATES USED FOR COLD/DRY STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF GROUTING. MUST CORRECT.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. ALL WASHROOMS IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. DIPPER WELL NEEDED AT ICE CREAM STATION. LEAK AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING.