Food Safety Report: Falafel Dream, 3950 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60634 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 3, 2025
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 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.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-307. 11//food held in original aluminum can, sitting in a pool of water from cooling unit.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11//observed food handler in kitchen without hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for all food handlers

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 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.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 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.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15//observed slow drain at handsinks in kitchen and dishroom. Instructed to address clog and maintain proper drainage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 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 unnecessary items.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 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 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). Facility also has electronic menus, instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus. (refer to cdph consumer advisory handout) (60)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 and maintain. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Violation shall now be classified as a priority item due to previous noncompliance. Instructed to correct before re-inspection. Priority violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov