Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches

1968 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

American

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

8 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN POTATO CUTTER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION ATTACHED TO THE WALL (BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD BOARD BEHIND/ATTACHED TO POTATO CUTTER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE AND FRYERS) IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA (BY THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

Jun 30, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN BEVERAGE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REAPIR HOLE IN WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DIRT ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 18, 2022

License

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBEL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches.

Has Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches 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 Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches is inspected around two times per year on average.

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