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THE FRANKLIN TAP

325 S FRANKLIN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

THE FRANKLIN TAP has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 1, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 28, 2018, found no infractions.

2 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 June 3, 2016. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on October 1, 2010. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • 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 20 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on March 8, 2018. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on March 8, 2018. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS 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 once on February 10, 2015. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR DRAIN NEED CLEANING, DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING CEILING TILES IN BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. ALSO DOOR ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM MIDDLE OF FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THAT FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING NEAR WALK IN COOLER,3-COMPARTMENT SINK,DISH MACHINE AND COOLERS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN BEHIND BAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT DISHMACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
  7. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX LID AND FROM A LOWER SHELF PREP TABLE IN THE BACK KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE 2DR FREEZER FOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABKE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOP LID COVER OF THE GREASE BOX UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND GRIME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR FRONT DOOR FLOOR WHICH IS WARPED AT THIS TIME UNDER THE THRESHOLD. AT THIS TIME THE FRONT DOORS ARE RODENT PROOFED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER ALL FRYERS AND AT ALL CORNERS OF THE COOKING EQUIPTMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD-UP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE MOP SINK.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. DURING INSPECTION FOUND 5 KITCHEN PREP STAFF WITHOUT THEIR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK, NOT BETWEEN WALL AND KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPAIR/SEAL COVING AT FLOOR BY MOP SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR DAMAGED WEATHER STRIPPING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL MIDDLE INTERIOR PANEL AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF 2DR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED A FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
  10. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD IS BENT, MUST FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOLERS.
  12. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON A SMALL CEILING SECTION ABOVE SMALL COOLER IN KITCHEN; SEAL/COVER EXPOSED INSULATION ABOVE HANDSINK
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. MUST FIX THE 3-COMP SINK SPRAYER HOLDER, SO THAT THE SPRAYER STAYS ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL OF THE SINKS- NOT CAUSING BACK-SIPHONAGE.
  13. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. THE LOW-TEMP DISHMACHINE BEING USED DURING THIS VISIT WAS NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER(TRIED AT LEAST 4 TIMES, WITH 0-PPM CHLORINE). MUST FIX & MONITOR WITH A LOG, & MAINTAIN AT 100PPM AT ALL TIMES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS, INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS. BUCKLED-UP FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FIXED.
    • 35. 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. WALLS WITH ANY FOOD STAINS, DUSTY/GREASY FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. HOLES/OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON WALL OR CEILING MUST BE SEALED.

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