Falafel Island
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2018
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Score
Falafel Island has been inspected 12 times since 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 17, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Falafel Island is from Jan 17, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Falafel Island is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 17, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED DESSERTS SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 9, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE/SEWER PIPE ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES SO THAT WASTE/SEWER PIPE IS NOT EXPOSED OVER DRY STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED DESSERTS SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORKS AND SPOONS WRAPPED OR PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOP FOR RICE STORAGE INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE RICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE SCOOPS INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE PREP TABLES LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 15, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED DESSERTS SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORKS AND SPOONS WRAPPED OR PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT ACCUMULATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 8, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED DESSERTS SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORKS AND SPOONS WRAPPED OR PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT ACCUMULATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DATE LABELS ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT CONSUMED IN 1 DAY.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMEN AND MENS RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING RESTROOM DOORS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Sep 6, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: dirt and food debris build-up noted on grease trap, instructed to clean 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 under 3-comp sink and around grease trap, instructed to clean and maintain. also dead American and German roaches found at steps leading to lower level. instructed to clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ceiling in poor repair above rear dry storage. instructed to repair and maintain.
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Jun 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND RAW GROUND BEEF IN SARAN WRAP STORED ABOVE CHOPPED PARSLEY THAT IS USED FOR GARNISHING. INSTRUCTED MGT TO STORE RAW MEAT PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER AT FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AND BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CETIFICATE.
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Dec 23, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR PUT INTO USE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 15, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATIONS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR PUT INTO USE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 9, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES AND HANDLING FOOD. THEN THE SAME FOOD HANDLER STARTED WORKING ON THE CASH REGISTER AND HANDLING CUSTOMERS CREDIT CARDS THEN STARTED HANDLING FOOD WITH HIS GLOVED HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES AFTER WORKING THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES IN BETWEEN TASKS AND AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BEFORE RETURNING TO HANDLING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATIONS 7-38-010 (A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE OFFICE UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE STEPS GOING UP TO THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT PREP AREA HAND SINK, SINK IS BLOCKED WITH UTENSILS INSIDE SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING OVER KITCHEN PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE'S FOOD PLATE PLACED OVER CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED NOT TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES EAT IN PREP AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: RAW MEATS IMPROPERLY THAWED, FOUND SEVERAL KINDS OF MEATS SEMI-FROZEN LEFT IN STANDING WATER AND COUNTER TOP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE TO THAW. INSTRUCTED MGR TO THAW FROZEN FOOD ACOORDING TO HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD PANELS USED TO HANG UTENSILS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD BOXES AND CASES OF SODA STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNORGANIZED FOOD STORAGE AND CLUTTER NOTED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER,
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Nov 12, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE RUSTY RACKS AT THE COCA-COLA COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM TABLE LOCATED UNDE THE REAR EXHAUST HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE DIRTY EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS IN THE FRONT AND REAR AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETIAL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR CORNERS AT THE FRONT EXHAUST HOOD AREA TO REMOVE GRIME AND CRUMBS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL BASES INSIDE THE UTILITY CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT THE WALL UNDER THE BEIGE KNIVE RACK HOLDER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE BEIGE KNIVE RACK IN THE REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST MOVE OVEN UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD VENT SO AS TO BE PROPERLY VENTED AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE UTILITY SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET BASE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Falafel Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Falafel Island on file is from Jan 17, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Falafel Island?
Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Falafel Island.
Has Falafel Island's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Falafel Island have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Falafel Island means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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