What is Frankie's Pizza BY The Slice's health inspection score?

Frankie's Pizza BY The Slice has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Frankie's Pizza BY The Slice last inspected?

Frankie's Pizza BY The Slice was last inspected on October 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Frankie's Pizza BY The Slice have?

Frankie's Pizza BY The Slice has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Frankie's Pizza BY The Slice safe to eat at?

Yes, Frankie's Pizza BY The Slice has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Frankie's Pizza BY The Slice serve?

Frankie's Pizza BY The Slice serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Frankie's Pizza BY The Slice

Name: Frankie's Pizza BY The Slice
Address: 600 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 90

600 E GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/23/2025

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0Excellent

Pizza•Streeterville

Ranked #155 of 705 in StreetervilleBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Oct 23, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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.

Location

600 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS (FLOUR, SAUCE ETC). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PIZZA BOARDS IN PLACE OF ROLLING CARTS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOR HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.

Base deductions−2 pts

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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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