Falafel Joint

August 19, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14---OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • 5-205.11 OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. HAND SINK WATER SUPPLY WAS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER: HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER TURNED ON WATER SUPPLY TO SAID HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED. • 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION. • 6-301.1 OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
code 10Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-204.112(B)---OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP LINE 2-DOOR COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND ON THE EQUIPMENTS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: 2-402.11---OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11---OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPS/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • 6-501.114---OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 4-202.18---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13---OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 26, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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