What is Frannie's Cafe's health inspection score?

Frannie's Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Frannie's Cafe last inspected?

Frannie's Cafe was last inspected on February 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Frannie's Cafe have?

Frannie's Cafe has 7 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Frannie's Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Frannie's Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Frannie's Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Frannie's Cafe

Name: Frannie's Cafe
Address: 754 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 94

754 S WABASH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/11/2026

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0Excellent

Cafe•South Loop

Ranked #53 of 289 in South LoopBetter than 40% of cafe restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Feb 11, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

1.4

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

-2 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

754 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

May

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT REQUIRED DISCARD DATES: 4LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS, 5LBS OF COOKED CHILI, AND 3LBS OF TOMATO SAUCE. (ESTIMATED VALUE $50). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOOD THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING VENTS NEAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON THE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN CAN OPENER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S) MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, noted a grey film on upper interior panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAIABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 23

License InspectionCleanPass

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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