What is Franklin Room's health inspection score?

Franklin Room has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Franklin Room last inspected?

Franklin Room was last inspected on March 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Franklin Room have?

Franklin Room has 32 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Franklin Room safe to eat at?

Franklin Room has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Franklin Room

Name: Franklin Room
Address: 675 N FRANKLIN ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 65

675 N FRANKLIN ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/28/2025

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Ranked #387 of 551 in River North

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 28, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 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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675 N FRANKLIN ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Apr

May 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

May

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Mar 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR AC UNIT AND TO ELEVATE FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90.1F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE:THERE IS ONE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA THAT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND AT PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINE AND WALL BEHIND CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH SHELF OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS OF FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL IN BAR AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−17 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR AC UNIT AND TO ELEVATE FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90.1F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE:THERE IS ONE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA THAT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND AT PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINE AND WALL BEHIND CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH SHELF OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS OF FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL IN BAR AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−27 pts

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF LEFT SIDE OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS, UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS, UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON BASE OF SHIELD AND BACK AND RIGHT WALLS OF INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR WALLS AND SHIELD OF LARGE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER . CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE INSPECTION COMPLETION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BUG LIGHT INSTALLED ON WALL ABOVE SHELVES USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BUG LIGHT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINER LAYING DOWN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP OR COVERED DURING STORAGE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF LEFT SIDE OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS, UNDERNEATH HIGH TEWMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS, UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA.

Base deductions−25 pts

May 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med4 Basic

8 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH, BEEF, PORK, CHEESE, SHRIMP, VARIOUS VEGETABLES, HOUSE MADE SAUCES, IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $630.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 138 POUNDS. PER CHEF, ROP MACHINE AND IS NOT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH, BEEF, PORK, CHEESE, SHRIMP, VARIOUS VEGETABLES, HOUSE MADE SAUCES, IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $630.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 138 POUNDS. PER CHEF, ROP MACHINE AND IS NOT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG SEE ABOVE IN VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR COFFEE STATION. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST COVER ALL FOOD THAT HAS COOLED DOWN BELOW 41F.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH, AND STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMILATED DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−43 pts

Apr 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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