Falafel Dream

May 21, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL SANITIZERS NEEDED TO SANITIZE UTENSILS, CUTTING BOARDS, COOKWARE, AND EQUIPMENT. CHEMICAL SANITIZERS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SENT an EMPLOYEE TO the STORE TO PURCHASE CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED REAR TABLETOP ICE MACHINE USED FOR 'EMPLOYEES ONLY' WITH NO LID, FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF EQUIPMENT AND SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON WATER RESEVIOUR INSIDE MACHINE.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER: BABA GHANNOUJ (COOKED EGGPLANT) 47.6 F, STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES (RICE) 48.9 F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 10 LBS VALUED AT $30 PRIORTY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: HUMMUS WITH BEEF SHAWARMA, SUPER COMBO, SHAWARMA, COMBINATION PLATE, BEEF KOFTA, AND LAMB KABOB). FACILITY ALSO HAS ELECTRONIC MENUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT (PREP COOLER). AMBIENT AIR RECORDED 49.5 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER STANDING COOLERS ON SITE AND NOT TO USE TAGGED PREP COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DESIGNED TO MEASURE HOT TEMPERATURES ONLY. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGE 120-200 F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS THAT ALSO MEASURE COLD TEMPERATURES TO ENSURE PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOODS HELD IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATIONS ISSUED.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS (SUGAR AND SPICES, ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH AREA IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: FOOD HELD IN ORIGINAL ALUMINUM CAN, SITTING IN A POOL OF WATER FROM COOLING UNIT.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED CUTTING BOARD STORED BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND WALL WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL RACKS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS/ COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH MOLD AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED OLD RAW MEAT HANGING FROM RACKS WHERE PREPARED KABOBS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLOG AND MAINTAIN PROPER DRAINAGE.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR CANNED/DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO ELEVATE NON-FOOD/ FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2596876 CONDUCTED ON 7/1/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (38) OBSERVED TORN RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. (49) OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 1, 2024: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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