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THE FALCON

1603 -1605 E 53RD ST · Chicago, IL 60615

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE FALCON on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2355597

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FALCON · 1603 -1605 E 53RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2285406

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FALCON · 1603 -1605 E 53RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2150996

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FALCON · 1603 -1605 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cardboard used as a liner under dry storage items in basement. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed pink, slimy substance inside gun holder (left side of bar). Must remove, clean and sanitize ice machine and gun holder. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed heavy debris and dirt build up on floors along wall of (under) bar. Observed liquid pooling on floor in center of walk in cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Must maintain same.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed gap around drain lines in floor drain on right side of bar. Must fill gap or provide drain cover to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed dry storage items stored directly under sewage waste pipe. Must completely encase sewage waste pipe or relocate items. Must maintain same. Observed gun holder (left side) without proper drain line attached. Must attach a drain line from gun holder directly to floor drain. Must maintain same.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must install 1 exposed hand sink in bar, complete with soap and sanitary means to dry hands. Must maintain same. Observed hot water not functioning at utility sink. Must repair and maintain same.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2135526

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FALCON · 1603 -1605 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cardboard used as a liner under dry storage items in basement. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed small amount of black, slimy, mold like substance on ceiling of interior of ice machine. Observed pink, slimy substance inside gun holder (left side of bar). Must remove, clean and sanitize ice machine and gun holder. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed heavy debris and dirt build up on floors along wall of (under) bar. Observed liquid pooling on floor in center of walk in cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Must maintain same.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink on the right side of bar. Must repair and maintain same. Observed gap around drain lines in floor drain on right side of bar. Must fill gap or provide drain cover to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed dry storage items stored directly under sewage waste pipe. Must completely encase sewage waste pipe or relocate items. Must maintain same. Observed gun holder (left side) without proper drain line attached. Must attach a drain line from gun holder directly to floor drain. Must maintain same.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1746320

Location recorded for this inspection · THE FALCON · 1603 -1605 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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