SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FALAFEL & SHAWARMA CORNER.

BEAT. 39/100

944 N ORLEANS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 19, 2018 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed 2 door reach in cooler at improper temperature of 59.6f, holding potentially hazardous foods, at time of inspection. Cooler was tagged during inspection. Instructed site to contact cdph for tag removal. Instructed site not to use. Instructed site to service reach in cooler and ensure cooler maintain temp of 40f or less at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, in 2 door reach in cooler: 61.2, 6lbs of sliced cooked chicken, at a value of $9.00 55.5f, 4lbs of sliced cooked beef, at a value of 8.00 53.3, 3lbs of sliced tomatoes, at a value of $5.00 53.2f, 3lbs of sliced cucumbers, at a value of $5.00 54.4f, 3lbs of tzaziki sauce, at a value of $7.00 54.3f, 1lb of sour cream, at a value of $2.00 58.2f, 4lbs of raw chopped chicken breast, at a value of $10.00 Site voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 24lbs at a total value of $46.00 Informed site that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed no paper towels or soap, at said exposed hand sink, in food prep area. Also, observed low hot water pressure at exposed hand sink, in food prep area. Informed site that soap and paper towels and adequate water pressure is needed at all exposed hand sinks. Instructed site to maintenance exposed hand sink to ensure proper hand washing before re inspection date. Site corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No certified food service manger on site while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods (raw chicken, beef). Instructed site to obtain. Serious citation 7-38-012

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed excessive grease build on hood filters above grill station. Instructed site to detail clean and maintain at all times.

NOV 1
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF ...)INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SHELVES AT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, ICE BUILD IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 12
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

JUN 29
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS ALSO,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIORS OF COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

SEP 18
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE DINNING AREA AND AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED HOLE ON WALL BY THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED TON REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 10
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE SECOND PREP AREA FOR COFFEE AND PASTRIES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE DINNING AREA AND AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED HOLE ON WALL BY THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED TON REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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