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FRANKIE'S PIZZA BY THE SLICE

600 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

FRANKIE'S PIZZA BY THE SLICE has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 26, 2014. The most recent inspection, on October 23, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 18, 2024. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on October 23, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 18, 2024. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 4 times on November 27, 2023. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.
  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK SEALING CAULK IN POOR REPAIR AND EXPOSED TO SPLASH FROM SINK USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CAULK AT FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SEALED TO ADJOINING EQUIPMENT OR WALLS IF EXPOSED TO SPILLAGE OR SEEPAGE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AVAILABLE ON-SITE FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH-TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ORDERED IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FROM VENDOR AND OBTAINED WATERPROOF IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER FROM OTHER BUSINESS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF PIZZA OVENS (BETWEEN OVEN AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSEPCTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (VARIOUS PIZZAS, NACHO CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OR OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS (FLOUR, SAUCE ETC). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PIZZA BOARDS IN PLACE OF ROLLING CARTS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STORAGE AREA IN PARKING GARAGRE SPACE WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED FRYERS AND ORGANIZE ITEMS STORED ON RACKS AND MAINTAIN SPACE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOR HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR FRONT PIZZA STATION IS NOT WORKING AND CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON WALLS NEXT TO MOP SINK AND INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE'S ICE BIN. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE COOLERS, AND THE PREP TABLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DISH MACHINE'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OR DISHMACHINE AN SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND FROZEN PEAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP COVERING THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2-DR DOUGH HOLDING COOLER OF BUILD -UP.
  11. License

    0 infractions

  12. License

    0 infractions

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