I Dream of Falafel
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2013
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Score
I Dream of Falafel appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 31, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at I Dream of Falafel is from Dec 31, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; I Dream of Falafel is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Dec 31, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 20, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 08/22/13 REPORT#1345485 NOT CORRECTED. 34. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY FLOOR AT THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 35. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL LARGE TWO HOLES IN THE WALL AT THE MOP SINK AREA IN THE BACK AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE THE ONES WITH OPEN BLACK SEEMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSED HANDWASK SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR OF PREMISES. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Aug 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING CUT COLESLAW AND CHICKEN NOT LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK. FOUND KNIVES BEING STORED AGAINST THE WALL AND THE 3COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND BROKEN GASKETS AT THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY FLOOR AT THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND SEAL LARGE TWO HOLES IN THE WALL AT THE MOP SINK AREA IN THE BACK AREA.
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Apr 17, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP. SINK (REMOVE FOIL.) MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES IF CLEANING PREP TABLES DON'T SUFFICE, MUST PAINT OR REPLACE THEM TO REMOVE RUST LIKE STAINS AND WORN PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT FLOORS HAS GROUND IN DIRT MUST REALLY CLEAN OR PAINT FLOORS.
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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 FLOORS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA-WALLS CHIPPING IN FRONT PREP, MUST SCRAPE CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT AND PAINT WALLS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL GOING DOWN TO BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Feb 22, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 15, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND ABOUT 60 LBS OF HUMMUS (COOKED CHECK PEAS PASTE ) AT 62.2F STORED IN A LARGE BUSING TUB IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT WAS COOKED A DAY PRIOR, INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $60.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND A BOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN PREP AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 14, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was I Dream of Falafel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at I Dream of Falafel on file is from Dec 31, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at I Dream of Falafel?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at I Dream of Falafel.
Has I Dream of Falafel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at I Dream of Falafel have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at I Dream of Falafel 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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