Pass

Franconello's

10222 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 5, 2026

Franconello's was last inspected on October 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

October 5, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Found the lid of the ice machine behind the 1st fl bar area ajar. Instructed to keep lid closed when not in use to prevent any contamination. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloth on top of the table in the rear prep area. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a bucket/container of sanitizer (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Found the ice scoop in the bar area on the 1st fl stored on top of the bar. Instructed to store in ice handle up or in a clean bin/container. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the ovens and fryers with grease and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain cooking equipment.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the trash receptacle in the basement staff toilet room with a missing lid. Instructed to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove any build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Knives must be stored in a clean sanitized container when not in use not between equipment. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of microwave in need of cleaning to rmeove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Shelves in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Front door not rodent proofed instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors under front bar in need of cleaning to remove spills. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All food containers in must have name of commodity instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove any build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few cutting boards in need of cleaning. When soiled instructed to clean and sanitize. No deep cuts or dark in color.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor in front bar area in need of cleaning along wall bases. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of second floor exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty surfaces on shelving units in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in women washroom. Observed peeling paint on walls in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of second floor exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty surfaces on shelving units in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in women washroom. Observed peeling paint on walls in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink(next to basement entrance)to be slow draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris and dust build up in corners and along walls throughout basement prep and storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on rack above 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in basement walk-in cooler, freezer, and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no test kit for high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on scrape sink in basement. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in basement staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in basement prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  10. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women and basement unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on north wall in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in basement dish washing area and near stairwell. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used for storage in basement prep and storage areas. Instructed to provide adequate shelving that is smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in basement prep area. Instructed to remove peeling paint and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in basement dish washing area. Instructed to replace light shield and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  12. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for employees to folow whed responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking,instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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