Falafel Stop
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
90
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Falafel Stop stretching back to 2022. Falafel Stop was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Falafel Stop's latest score of 90 sits above the Melbourne average of 84. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Half and half **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
90
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop beans dry goods **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed in triple sink. Educated operator **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. Left some for operator
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop dry goods **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chick peas dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
64
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator brought soap to sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl no handle **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets on tahini on floor in storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
64
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chick peas in back
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Eggs stored over drinks in cooler.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles with pink liquid, yellow liquid not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods with build up of grease. Gaskets on desert case.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Box of chicken stored on bottom shelf in kitchen to thaw. Advised operator to thaw under refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Falafel Stop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Falafel Stop on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Falafel Stop?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Falafel Stop.
How does Falafel Stop compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Falafel Stop most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Falafel Stop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Falafel Stop have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Falafel Stop 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 Falafel Stop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Falafel Stop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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