What is The Franklin Tap's health inspection score?

The Franklin Tap has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Franklin Tap last inspected?

The Franklin Tap was last inspected on November 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Franklin Tap have?

The Franklin Tap has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Franklin Tap safe to eat at?

Yes, The Franklin Tap has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Franklin Tap serve?

The Franklin Tap serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Franklin Tap

Name: The Franklin Tap
Address: 325 S FRANKLIN ST, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 98

325 S FRANKLIN ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/10/2025

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #690 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Nov 10, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

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

325 S FRANKLIN ST, Chicago, IL 60606

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med2 Basic

7 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING(CHLORINE) SOLUTION AT 0 PPM WHILE IN USE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE USING DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK AND REMINDER. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE BY FOOT NOTE STATING THAT BURGERS ARE "COOKED TO ORDER" OR "SERVED UNDERCOOKED". INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND 2 ROACHES UNDER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. NOTED 10 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY BY BAR, FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING. GARBAGE RECEPTACLE MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−44 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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