Food Safety Report: Falafel & Grill, 1433 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

1433 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, 60613 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 14, 2025
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in the original containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusty storage shelving and bottom of prep tables in rear food preparation area/dishwashing area must repaint replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: noted excessive grease build up on sides of cooking equipment in the front food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease and dirt build up on floor under around and behind all cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulation of food and debris on floor drains throughout rear prep/dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed broken and missing floor tiles next to mop sink in rear of prep/dishwashing area. Must repair replace and maintain facility in a good repair.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2602174 on 09/04/2024 #16. Noted some upper portions and exterior of the ice machine in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain. #37. All grab and go pre-packaged prepared foods must be properly labeled with the product name, list of ingredients, business name and address. #40. All food handlers with facial hair must wear effective beard restraints. #41. All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use. #45. All stored items throughout the facility including the 2nd flr. Dry storage must be elevated from the floors. Must not use tinfoil as liner for shelving. #49. Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving. Must be a smooth cleanable surface. #49 interior/exterior of prep area blenders with food debris. Must clean and maintain. #55. Must not use cardboard as liner for floors inside the walk-in freezer. Floors inside the walkin freezer with excessive food spillage. Floors throughout the 2nd flr. Dry storage with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain all. #58. All the city of chicago certified food managers must have proof of allergen training or certificates. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov