What is Franconello's's health inspection score?

Franconello's has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Franconello's last inspected?

Franconello's was last inspected on July 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Franconello's have?

Franconello's has 34 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Franconello's safe to eat at?

Yes, Franconello's has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Franconello's serve?

Franconello's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Franconello's

Name: Franconello's
Address: 10222 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 87

10222 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jul 16, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.9

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 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

10222 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60643

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Jan 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Complaint3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

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 THE GASKET SEAL AND THE HANDLE ON THE REACH IN COOLING IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE STOVE UNIT WITH A BUID UP OF GREASE SPILLAGE AND OR SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH A MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE NOT BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO RMEOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER FRONT BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN MUST HAVE NAME OF COMMODITY INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SPOONS AND KNIFE STORED BETWEEN SINK AND DISH MACHINE AT FRON BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS FROM SAID AREA AND STORE IN A CLEAN AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A FEW CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING. WHEN SOILED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. NO DEEP CUTS OR DARK IN COLOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SECOND FLOOR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND CLEAN GLASSWARE IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AND BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND ICE BIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK FILLED WITH SOILED WATER AND NOT PROPERLY DRAINING IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SECOND FLOOR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND CLEAN GLASSWARE IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AND BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND ICE BIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN ALL HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, WALLS AND DUCT EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HAND SINK(NEXT TO BASEMENT ENTRANCE)TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2

Base deductions−6 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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