Falafel Dream, Inc.
Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record
2026-02-24 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SHOPPING CARTS AND A FEW BOXES AND CRATES BY THE OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
2025-06-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12//OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS (SUGAR AND SPICES, ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH AREA IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11//FOOD HELD IN ORIGINAL ALUMINUM CAN, SITTING IN A POOL OF WATER FROM COOLING UNIT.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11//OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12//NOTED CUTTING BOARD STORED BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND WALL WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C)//OBSERVED ALL RACKS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS/ COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH MOLD AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED OLD RAW MEAT HANGING FROM RACKS WHERE PREPARED KABOBS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15//OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLOG AND MAINTAIN PROPER DRAINAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114//OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR CANNED/DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO ELEVATE NON-FOOD/ FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSA...
2025-06-03 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12//OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS (SUGAR AND SPICES, ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH AREA IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11//FOOD HELD IN ORIGINAL ALUMINUM CAN, SITTING IN A POOL OF WATER FROM COOLING UNIT.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11//OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12//NOTED CUTTING BOARD STORED BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND WALL WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C)//OBSERVED ALL RACKS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS/ COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH MOLD AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED OLD RAW MEAT HANGING FROM RACKS WHERE PREPARED KABOBS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15//OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLOG AND MAINTAIN PROPER DRAINAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114//OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR CANNED/DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO ELEVATE NON-FOOD/ FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSA...
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FOR PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2617871 CONDUCTED ON 5/21/2025: (25)OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTE...
2025-05-21 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL SANITIZERS NEEDED TO SANITIZE UTENSILS, CUTTING BOARDS, COOKWARE, AND EQUIPMENT. CHEMICAL SANITIZERS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SENT an EMPLOYEE TO the STORE TO PUR...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED REAR TABLETOP ICE MACHINE USED FOR 'EMPLOYEES ONLY' WITH NO LID, FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF EQUIPMENT AND SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON WATER RESEVIOUR INSIDE MACHINE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER: BABA GHANNOUJ (COOKED EGGPLANT) 47.6 F, STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES (RICE) 48.9 F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 10 LBS VALUED AT $30 PRIORTY VIOLATION...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: HUMMUS WITH BEEF SHAWARMA, SUPER COMBO, SHAWARMA, COMBINATION PLATE, BEEF KOFTA, AND LAMB KABOB). FACILIT...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT (PREP COOLER). AMBIENT AIR RECORDED 49.5 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER STANDING COOLERS ON SITE AND NOT TO USE TAGGED PREP COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALT...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DESIGNED TO MEASURE HOT TEMPERATURES ONLY. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGE 120-200 F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS THAT ALSO MEASURE COLD TEMPERATURES TO ENSURE PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOODS HE...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS (SUGAR AND SPICES, ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH AREA IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD HELD IN ORIGINAL ALUMINUM CAN, SITTING IN A POOL OF WATER FROM COOLING UNIT.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARD STORED BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND WALL WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL RACKS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS/ COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH MOLD AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED OLD RAW MEAT HANGING FROM RACKS WHERE PREPARED KABOBS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLOG AND MAINTAIN PROPER DRAINAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR CANNED/DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO ELEVATE NON-FOOD/ FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2596876 CONDUCTED ON 7/1/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (38) OBSERVED TORN RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. (49) OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN...
2024-07-01 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TORN RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-06-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 14 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. MANAGER PROVIDED DISPOSABLE TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOT PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING SOAP DURING INSPECTION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH THANK YOU BAGS IN THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SPOON STORED WITH HANDLE INSIDE OF RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM PANS AND PLASTIC BOWLS STORED FACING UP ON THE SHELF AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF MEAT CUTTING MACHINE, THE OUTSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ON THE INSIDE OF TALL REACH-IN FREEZER, AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS ON ALL REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS IN BETWEEN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UNDER COOLERS, SHELVING, AND ON BASE BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING ORDER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SANDALS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE OR PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. SEE REPORT #2568549 DATED 12/15/2022 VIOLATION #58 FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. #49 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
2022-12-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD.MUST CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
2022-12-08 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE. FOODHANDLERS WORE HAIR RESTRAINTS BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.GARBAGE AND GREASE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING AND UNDER DUMPSTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE).MUST CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
2021-11-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-10-18 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICK PEAS FOR (HUMMUS)INTERNAL TEMPERATURES AT (48.2F-49.0 F) AND CONTAINER OF JERUSALEM SALAD AT (46.7 F-49.0 F) HELD INSIDE THE REAR SOUTH 2 DOOR STAND-UPCOOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2402063 DATED:10/06/2020. #37--INSTRUCTED TO ROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) Jan 6, 2021 #47--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN...
2020-10-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 11 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO ROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER 3 DOOR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (1 DOOR) REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (02-20-2020) POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
2020-02-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 13 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. POLICY ON SITE. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT K...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HAND SINKS.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS: HUMMUS AT 46.4F, BABAGHANNOUJ AT 45.7F, JERUSALEM SALAD AT 45.9F, HOUSE SALAD AT 46....
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AROUND SECOND DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP COOKING AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (10-02-2019) POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
2019-10-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-08-20 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED . THIS ESTABLISHMENT WAS GRANTED A TIME EXTENSION FROM C.D.P.H. FOOD PROTECTION 9/17/2019
2019-08-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LIE/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED SEE REPORT #2229274 DATED 10/2/2018
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. CORE VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED SEE VIOLATION #60 SEE REPORT#2229274 DATED 10/2/2018
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED-SEE REPORT#2229274 DATED 10/2/2018 VIOLATION#58 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
2018-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATIONS ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-OO5 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LIE/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES ON BOTH ICE MACHINE AND MOPSINK. CORE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS SPLASED AND DIRTY NEXT TO HOT LINE AND ACROSS FROM HOT LINE WHERE REFRIGERATION IS LOCATED CORE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-204.11 OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS TO BE DRIPPING WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. CORE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. CORE
2018-05-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2018-05-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER,(TEMP OF COOLER IS 40.2F). SUCH AS HUMUS AT 66.9F, 1LB; BABAGANUSH AT 64.8F,2 LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LESS DURING STORAGE...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED MALE COOK STARTED WEARING A GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER WEARING THE GLOVES. EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES AND BEFORE...
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA.( TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES, INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, WALLS INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH FOOD STAINED AND DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WIT...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND PREP TABLES (WITH DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER HAS NO LIGHT INSIDE. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB,VERY DARK CAN NOT SEE THE FOOD INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO LET ANY CUSTOMER OR FRIEND OF THE EMPLOYEE TO ENTER THE PREP AREA. (DUE TO FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA IS MORE THAN 36 INCHES). ONLY EMPLOYEES MUST BE ON THE PREP AREA.
2017-05-19 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS IN PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REORGANIZING. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOE EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
2017-02-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-02-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND TRAYS STORED AT THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND EXCESSIVE LIME ACCUMULATION) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MA...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH MISSING FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS AROUND COOLER DOOR WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION. STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA AND CONDENSER FAN COVERS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED IN KITCHEN HOOD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
2016-10-14 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REACH-IN COOLER SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA, AND INTERIOR FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES DAILY AND MAINTAIN,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR CHIPPING PLASTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
2016-04-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED PREPARED SALADS, HUMMUS, AND CHICKEN INSIDE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMP, READING 46'F-50'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF ABOUT $100.00 AND ABOUT 10 LBS, INSTRUCTED ON MAINTAINING COLD FOOD TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CIT...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FRONT AREA DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES, REACH-IN COOLER SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA, CUTTING BOARD, REAR OF KITCHEN, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR FRYERS ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES DAILY AND MAINTAIN,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND MISSING COVER TO FLOOR DRAIN, IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
2015-12-02 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WASHROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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