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FIXIN' FRANKS LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FIXIN' FRANKS LLC (AKA: FIXIN' FRANKS) 4555 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60609 Restaurant
August 14, 2025 Canvass License #2802555
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BEEF HOTDOGS, ELOTES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE CHIPS , BREAD AND BEVERAGES ARE STORED ON INTERNAL SURFACES OF WOODEN CRATES USED TO STORE OTHER WORKING INGREDIENTS AND ALONG WALL WHERE SEATS ARE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE CHIPS , BREAD AND BEVERAGES ARE STORED ON INTERNAL SURFACES OF WOODEN CRATES USED TO STORE OTHER WORKING INGREDIENTS AND ALONG WALL WHERE SEATS ARE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections