FALAFEL DREAM, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: 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 MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH MISSING FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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 PREP/COOKING AREA.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

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

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

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

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

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

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.