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FRUNZE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FRUNZE (AKA: FRUNZE ITALIAN CUISINE) 926 W DIVERSEY PKWY, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
April 24, 2025 License Re-Inspection License #3020319
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) - OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010.
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 - OBSERVED HOT WATER DISPENSER PLUGGED IN AND ATTACHED TO PLUMBING AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT IN WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 - OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES ON ALL EAST WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN ALL FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 - OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES ON ALL EAST WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN ALL FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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