Falafel Dream
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
86
Score
Falafel Dream has been inspected 24 times since 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 13 times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHOPPING CARTS AND A FEW BOXES AND CRATES BY THE OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
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Jun 5, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12//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.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11//FOOD HELD IN ORIGINAL ALUMINUM CAN, SITTING IN A POOL OF WATER FROM COOLING UNIT.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11//OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12//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.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)//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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15//OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLOG AND MAINTAIN PROPER DRAINAGE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114//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.
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Jun 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FOR PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2617871 CONDUCTED ON 5/21/2025: (25)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) (60)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. VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
59
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12//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.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11//FOOD HELD IN ORIGINAL ALUMINUM CAN, SITTING IN A POOL OF WATER FROM COOLING UNIT.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11//OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12//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.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)//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.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15//OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLOG AND MAINTAIN PROPER DRAINAGE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114//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.
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May 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
16
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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.
36
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
60
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLOG AND MAINTAIN PROPER DRAINAGE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
16
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
22
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD HELD IN ORIGINAL ALUMINUM CAN, SITTING IN A POOL OF WATER FROM COOLING UNIT.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
40
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Jul 1, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
38
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Jun 27, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING SOAP DURING INSPECTION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. MANAGER PROVIDED DISPOSABLE TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOT PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH THANK YOU BAGS IN THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPOON STORED WITH HANDLE INSIDE OF RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
43
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM PANS AND PLASTIC BOWLS STORED FACING UP ON THE SHELF AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF MEAT CUTTING MACHINE, THE OUTSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ON THE INSIDE OF TALL REACH-IN FREEZER, AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS ON ALL REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS IN BETWEEN USE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UNDER COOLERS, SHELVING, AND ON BASE BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING ORDER.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SANDALS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE OR PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
56
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. SEE REPORT #2568549 DATED 12/15/2022 VIOLATION #58 FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. #49 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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45
Dec 15, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD.MUST CLEAN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.GARBAGE AND GREASE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING AND UNDER DUMPSTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE. FOODHANDLERS WORE HAIR RESTRAINTS BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
40
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE).MUST CLEAN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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67
Nov 9, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICK PEAS FOR (HUMMUS)INTERNAL TEMPERATURES AT (48.2F-49.0 F) AND CONTAINER OF JERUSALEM SALAD AT (46.7 F-49.0 F) HELD INSIDE THE REAR SOUTH 2 DOOR STAND-UPCOOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2402063 DATED:10/06/2020. #37--INSTRUCTED TO ROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) Jan 6, 2021 #47--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER 3 DOOR. Jan 6, 2021 #49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (1 DOOR) REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP/COOKING AREA. Jan 6, 2021 #53--TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE. Jan 6, 2021 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA. Jan 6, 2021 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. Jan 6, 2021 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA. Jan 6, 2021 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Jan 6, 2021 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 10/25/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
40
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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70
Oct 6, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (02-20-2020) POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER 3 DOOR.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (1 DOOR) REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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55
Feb 20, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS: HUMMUS AT 46.4F, BABAGHANNOUJ AT 45.7F, JERUSALEM SALAD AT 45.9F, HOUSE SALAD AT 46.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 25.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. POLICY ON SITE. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (10-02-2019) POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
61
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HAND SINKS.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AROUND SECOND DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP COOKING AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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41
Oct 2, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED . THIS ESTABLISHMENT WAS GRANTED A TIME EXTENSION FROM C.D.P.H. FOOD PROTECTION 9/17/2019
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Aug 12, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LIE/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED SEE REPORT #2229274 DATED 10/2/2018
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED-SEE REPORT#2229274 DATED 10/2/2018 VIOLATION#58 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. CORE VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED SEE VIOLATION #60 SEE REPORT#2229274 DATED 10/2/2018
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Oct 2, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATIONS ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-OO5 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LIE/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES ON BOTH ICE MACHINE AND MOPSINK. CORE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS SPLASED AND DIRTY NEXT TO HOT LINE AND ACROSS FROM HOT LINE WHERE REFRIGERATION IS LOCATED CORE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-204.11 OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS TO BE DRIPPING WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. CORE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. CORE
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May 9, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 2, 2018
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER,(TEMP OF COOLER IS 40.2F). SUCH AS HUMUS AT 66.9F, 1LB; BABAGANUSH AT 64.8F,2 LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LESS DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $40.00,TOTAL 3 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE COOK STARTED WEARING A GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER WEARING THE GLOVES. EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES AND BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVE DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA.( TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES, INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, WALLS INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH FOOD STAINED AND DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND PREP TABLES (WITH DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER HAS NO LIGHT INSIDE. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB,VERY DARK CAN NOT SEE THE FOOD INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO LET ANY CUSTOMER OR FRIEND OF THE EMPLOYEE TO ENTER THE PREP AREA. (DUE TO FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA IS MORE THAN 36 INCHES). ONLY EMPLOYEES MUST BE ON THE PREP AREA.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REORGANIZING. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOE EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Feb 9, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND TRAYS STORED AT THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND EXCESSIVE LIME ACCUMULATION) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH MISSING FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS AROUND COOLER DOOR WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION. STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA AND CONDENSER FAN COVERS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED IN KITCHEN HOOD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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Oct 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA, AND INTERIOR FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES DAILY AND MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR CHIPPING PLASTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Apr 1, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED SALADS, HUMMUS, AND CHICKEN INSIDE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMP, READING 46'F-50'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF ABOUT $100.00 AND ABOUT 10 LBS, INSTRUCTED ON MAINTAINING COLD FOOD TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRONT AREA DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES, REACH-IN COOLER SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA, CUTTING BOARD, REAR OF KITCHEN, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR FRYERS ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES DAILY AND MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND MISSING COVER TO FLOOR DRAIN, IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Dec 2, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Falafel Dream last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Falafel Dream on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Falafel Dream?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Falafel Dream.
Has Falafel Dream's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Falafel Dream have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Falafel Dream means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Falafel Dream inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Falafel Dream is inspected around two times per year on average.
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