Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FRANCESCA'S ON TAYLOR on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385536
Location recorded for this inspection · FRANCESCA'S ON TAYLOR · 1400 W TAYLOR ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1184438
Location recorded for this inspection · FRANCESCA'S ON TAYLOR · 1400 W TAYLOR ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOODS STORED IN THE ICE BOX FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO LABEL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (I.E. FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.,IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH HOLES IN THEM.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1184429
Location recorded for this inspection · FRANCESCA'S ON TAYLOR · 1400 W TAYLOR ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 DRAIN FLIES AT 1ST FLOOR BAR PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND AT BASEMENT PREP AREA ON THE CEILING TILES. ABOVE MENTIONED AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST ALSO RODENT PROOF WEST FACING FIRE EXIT DOOR WHICH HAS AN OPENING OF 1/4 OF AN INCH. ALSO RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 7/5/2012.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOODS STORED IN THE ICE BOX FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO LABEL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (I.E. FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.,IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR, REAR KITCHEN AREA AND THE BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES AT WALL IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED ABOVE THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO STAIRCASE LEADING TO 1ST FLOOR.MUST ALSO MUST REPAIR WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH HOLES IN THEM.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL STAFF AT PREP AREAS MUST ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585861
Location recorded for this inspection · FRANCESCA'S ON TAYLOR · 1400 W TAYLOR ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE KNIVES IN THE BASEMENT KNIFE HOLDER ARE DIRTY AND THE SODA GUNS IN THE BAR HAVE DIRTY HOLDERS, THE KNIVES AND HOLDER WERE TAKEN OFF THE WALL TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME ALONG WITH THE SODA GUN HOLDERS. Any food utensils ( like the spoons and spatulas next to the grill)that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air-dry all multi-use dispensing and cutting equipment after sanitizing.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP TABLE SHELF IS RUSTY,THE VEGETABLE COOLER REAR WALL IS CRUMBLING AND THE PIPES AND BEAMS ABOVE THE MEAT SLICER ARE DIRTY. RE-SURFACE, REPAIR OR REPLACE SURFACE SO IT IS smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR AND MEAT COOLER DRAIN LINE DEFROSTING WRAP ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR WAIT STATION HAS A HOLE IN THE NORTH WEST CORNER, REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DIRTY INSDE. DIRTY USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. BLACK, FOOD ENCRUSTED OVEN MITS MUST BE KEPT OFF OF THE CUTTING BOARDS WHERE READY TO EAT FOOD IS PREPARED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
120543
Location recorded for this inspection · FRANCESCA'S ON TAYLOR · 1400 W TAYLOR ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior, door and the dripping soda lines above your covered bread containers.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Install a dipping well for ice cream service and install drain lines for the soda holsters.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60607
501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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