Falafour Corp — Pita Heaven
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Falafour Corp — Pita Heaven has three inspections on file, the first dated 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 15, 2021. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 15, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Falafour Corp — Pita Heaven trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jul 15, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVEN AND FRYER, INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR AND ON THE KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED FLAT TOP GRILL AND PANINI GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS FOR PREPACKAGED DESSERTS OFFERED FOR SALE AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND KNIVES STORED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 8, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GARBAGE DEBRIS AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW (HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN AND ADD A DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED FLAT TOP GRILL AND PANINI GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS FOR PREPACKAGED DESSERTS OFFERED FOR SALE AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND KNIVES STORED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVEN AND FRYER, INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR AND ON THE KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 6, 2020
License
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN SAID CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ONSITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Falafour Corp — Pita Heaven last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Falafour Corp — Pita Heaven on file is from Jul 15, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Falafour Corp — Pita Heaven?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Falafour Corp — Pita Heaven.
Has Falafour Corp — Pita Heaven's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Falafour Corp — Pita Heaven have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Falafour Corp — Pita Heaven means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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