Falcon Fuel

February 17, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS BEVERAGES SUCH AS MILK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON DISPLAY AT STORAGE TO BE SOLD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. THERE WAS CHOCOLATE MILK (48.7F), STRAWBERRY MILK (48.9F), WHOLE MILK (48.7F), 1/2 GALLONS OF 2% REDUCED FAT MILK (48.8F), GALLONS OF 2% REDUCED FAT MILK (49.2F) MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. ALL MILKS HAD BEEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 21 GALLONS AND 48 INDIVIDUAL 14 FL OZ BOTTLES. $250. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (45.7 F). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD (MILK, EGGS) TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
code 36
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE REAR WHERE MILK IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID GASKET. • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, IN THE DISHWASHING/BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE AISLES OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHELVING UNITS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS, REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLUTTERED AREAS, AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED INSIDE THE CABINETS AT THE SELF-SERVICE COFFEE STATION AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SUGAR SPILLAGE, BEVERAGE SPILLS, AND CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN SAID CABINETS. • OBSERVED THE USE OF RAW WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR BEVERAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAID SURFACES WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSRVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE WITH A PLETHORA OF MILK CRATES, PALETS, AND OLD EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT USED FOR THE OPPERATIONS DAILY USE. ALL OF THE ABOVE STATED TAKES UP HALF OF THE SPACE OF THE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS LISTED AND MAINTAIN AREA TO AVOID HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ARE NOT MAINTAINED ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, EMPLOYEE TOIELT ROOM AND THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIN SAID FLOORS.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/25/2020 , REPORT # 2401645 #47:4-501.11: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #48: 4-301.13 OBSERVED DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #49: 4-602.13: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT COUNTER AND SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 25, 2020: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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