PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
FALAFEL & GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 10, 2025
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License #2560899
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS food held at improper temperature. Found a 50 lbs of lentil soup held in walk-in cooler at 52.1f in a large covered pot. Soup placed in walk-in cooler a day before. Priority violation 7-38-005. soup discarded valued at $100.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS food held at improper temperature. Found a 50 lbs of lentil soup held in walk-in cooler at 52.1f in a large covered pot. Soup placed in walk-in cooler a day before. Priority violation 7-38-005. soup discarded valued at $100.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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