Falafill

60 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: May 8, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Falafill appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2011. The latest inspection on file is from May 8, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Falafill is from May 8, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 8, 2012

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR REPACKAGED, ETC.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMP. SINK AND 3-COMP. SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR (KNOBS DON'T WORK,YOU CAN ONLY USE THE SPRAYER.) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 16, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED LARGE ICE BLOCK ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Mar 10, 2011

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Falafill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Falafill on file is from May 8, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Falafill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Falafill have averaged around two 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.

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