What is Frasca's health inspection score?

Frasca has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Frasca last inspected?

Frasca was last inspected on June 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Frasca have?

Frasca has 22 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Frasca safe to eat at?

Frasca has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Frasca

Name: Frasca
Address: 3356-3358 N PAULINA, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 76

3356-3358 N PAULINA, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Ranked #588 of 997 in Lakeview

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jun 17, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Sep

Aug 2024

3 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2025

3 inspections

4 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENINGS OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE PATIO DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON BOXES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED FROM FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS COOKED PASTA INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR READY TO EAT FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DENATURE FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 25# OF FOOD WORTH $55. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENINGS OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE PATIO DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON BOXES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED FROM FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCTRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID, SIDE, WALL AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. THIS IS FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST CLEAN GRASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2600465 ON 08/21/2024. VIOLATION#55. FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK GROOVES ABOVE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR HANDWASH SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
PIZZA COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 44.0 F, FOUND CHEESES, BACON, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR PIZZA COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.2 F AND 45.1 F INSIDE PIZZA REACH IN COOLER- CHEESES, BACON, TOMATOES AND ONIONS. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 27 LBS, VALUED AT $200.00.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK GROOVES ABOVE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR HANDWASH SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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