Falafill

72 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Falafill, the earliest from 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jul 16, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Falafill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 16, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Jul 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A WET MOP HEAD TOUCHING A COLLANDER AT THE OVERHEAD RACKS LOCATED AT THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE MOP AWAY FROM UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO WAS, RINSE AND SANITIZE COLLANDER. CDI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR BEHIND THE SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE STICKYNESS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY INSTALL WALL PANELS/VENT COVERS LOCATED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE RESTROOM HAND SINK.
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May 7, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMUS, CUT ASSORTED VEGETABLES AND BABAGHANOUGE (EGG PLANT)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (TEMPS. RANGED FROM 45.5F-49.5F) ON THE SELF SERVE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 16LBS VALUED AT $16.79. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Apr 20, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE A METAL DRAIN BOARD FOR 3-COMP. SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DEBRIS FROM OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Apr 17, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Falafill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Falafill on file is from Jul 16, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Falafill?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Falafill.

Has Falafill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Falafill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Falafill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.