I Dream of Falafel

555 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60661
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

I DREAM OF FALAFEL, located at 555 W Monroe St in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection in April 2019. This inspection identified one major and four minor violations concerning management knowledge, food and non-food contact surfaces, and the cleanliness of physical facilities. While this inspection noted several issues, the restaurant's inspection history of 17 scored inspections shows a general pattern of low-risk assessments.

17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 26, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Apr 18, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
47
Jan 11, 2018
Recent Inspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 5, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 11, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 7, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 30, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 18, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 11, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 25, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 19, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 2, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Apr 26, 2019 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)