Francesca's On Chestnut: health inspection history

Jul 14, 2026 Canvass

• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REVOLVING DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF REVOLVING DOOR.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) RUBBER DOOR GASKET LOOSE AT CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SOME BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SOME MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDTIONAL VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

Jul 21, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Jul 1, 2025 Canvass

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 10 POUNDS COOKED PASTA, 2 GALLONS OF HALF AND HALF, 10 POUNDS COOKED LASAGNA, 10 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN, AND 5 POUNDS OF TIRAMISU ($250). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
• 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED DESSERT COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 37-45. HALF OF THE WALK-IN COOLER HAD AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #22) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN…
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 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.

Jun 3, 2024 Canvass

• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BAR AREAS TO BE MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
• 21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR HOT-HOLDING AT THE MAIN COOK LINE HOT-HOLDING UNIT: VEAL STOCK AT 103.9F, CHICKEN STOCK AT 104.5F, GRAVY AT 111.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING AT THE MAIN COOK LINE REACH-IN COOLER: PICO DE GALLO AT 48.9F, CHICKEN STRIPS AT 48.7F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.7F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
• 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: 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.
• 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: 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.
• 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: 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.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 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.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 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.
• 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: 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…
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 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.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.

Jun 21, 2023 Complaint

• 14.REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTIONInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS/LABELS AVAILABLE FOR MUSSELS, CLAMS, SCALLOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLWOING TCS FOODS HELD @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED PORK RANGING BETWEEN 49.1- AND 54.4F,8 LBS LASAGNA @ 64.2F ALL STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED 4 LBS GROUND PORK @45.3F, 3 LBS COOKED EGGPLANT @ 51.1F, AND 4 LBS CHOPPED TOMATO ALL STORED IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN PREP, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS BRUCHETTA @…
• 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS ITEMS, WHOLE CHICKEN, PASTA, COOKED PORK, CHICKEN BROTH, (COOKED POTATO, MEATBALLS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, LASAGNA, COOKED PASTA, ETC PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS PER PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE (DISCARD)DATE LABELING WHILE ON SAID FOOD ITEMS WHILE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
• 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER WITH COLH HOLD UNIT ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE @56.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005(C). CITATION ISSUED.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE LABLES ON WORKING INGREDIENTS IN PREP AREA (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, HERBS) AND MAINTAIN.
• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERED HEAVILY SOILED WIPING TOWLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA INCORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH SANITIZER STRENGTH @ LEAST 50PPM.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT HEAVILY ACCUMULATED WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILDING UP AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Jan 19, 2023 Complaint

• 11.FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCEInspector comment: Food obtained from unapproved source, found 5 boxes of 40 lbs shrimp ravioli with no label, date or a manufacturer name, just a plain unsealed card board with a hand written food name only. invoice on site doesn't list manufacturer address just a p.o Box. instructed manager to obtain food from approved source with proper date and labeling. Priority violation 7-38-005. manager removed food from…
• 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: Improper thawing, observed frozen shrimp being thawed in a bucket o with no running water, instructed to thaw TCS according to health code.

Nov 3, 2022 Canvass

• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: Inadequate lighting in both walk-in coolers, instructed to provide.

Apr 2, 2021 Short Form Complaint

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK (COFFEE SERVICE AREA) AND UTILITY SINK (DISH AREA). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO OR COFFEE MACHINES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.

Apr 2, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO OR COFFEE MACHINES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
• 61.SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLICInspector comment: OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS (2019 INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED). INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Mar 4, 2021 Canvass

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO OR COFFEE MACHINES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 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.

Feb 22, 2021 Non-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.