CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Fixin' Franks LLC on 08/14/2025.
Situated at 4555 S Western Avenue Chicago Illinois in Back of the Yards, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of Chicago's bustling districts.
The inspection report notes: "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. 012." Food safety guidelines indicate that such conditions should be addressed promptly.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance According to FDA Sanitation Standards, The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper pest control protocols. The HACCP Prevention Guidelines clearly states that The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times.
The inspection identified violations related to temperature control, an important area of food safety.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate temperature control procedures. As outlined in USDA Safe Temperature Standards, The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
In addition to regulatory requirements, these issues may affect the business's standing and public trust. Community health organizations track health department findings to provide education to local residents.
Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.
The broader restaurant industry can learn valuable lessons from such cases, emphasizing the need for continuous vigilance to food safety standards. Consumer awareness remains a crucial component in maintaining community food safety.
| Inspection ID | 2622311 |
| DBA Name | FIXIN' FRANKS LLC |
| AKA Name | FIXIN' FRANKS |
| License # | 2802555 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Address | 4555 S WESTERN AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609 |
| Inspection Date | 08/14/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 2. 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 |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE CHIPS |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED TRASH AND STORED BEHIND CLUTTER BEHIND COOLING UNIT UNDER PREP TABLE AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN |
| Latitude | 41.81042921461781 |
| Longitude | -87.68435066974504 |
| Location | (41.81042921461781 |
This inspection was conducted on August 14, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation, pest-control, temperature-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
