Food Safety Report: North Ave Falafel, 6814 W North Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

6814 West North Avenue, Chicago, 60707 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 7, 2021
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed broken handle on door to walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed loose faucet on rear hand sink located next to walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed low water pressure at washbowl sink located in washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed grease trap and floor draining overflowing with dirty, foul smelling water when rear 3 compartment sink and hand sinks are turned on with running water. Instructed to repair and maintain so that water is properly disposed of. Prioirty violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed build up of food debris and grime on floor underneath main 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavy build up of grease and food debris on interior of fryer cabinet. Instructed to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed broken light shield over light in rear storage area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burnt out lightbulb above flat top grill in rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed employee holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate without allergen training. Instructed all certified managers must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

Source: chicago.gov