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I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT

851 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633025

Location recorded for this inspection · I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT · 851 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE CHICKEN, BEEF AND OTHER TCS FOOD ITMES WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, EDGAR JARA, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX AT END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING AND PLACING THAT SAID FOOD ON PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR PUT A LID ON CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES, VAREITY OF CHEESECAKE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.6F-50.7F LOCATED IN DISPLAY COOLER, AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TWO ROP UNITS TAGGED ROP FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED (ROP) PACKAGING PERFORMED IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PREFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT DISPLAY CASES. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A PROHIBITED ANIMAL (DOG) ON SITE IN THE FACILITY OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GAVE CUSTOMER A CUP WITH WATER TO GIVE TO DOG IN DINING ROOM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS MADE AWARE THAT SUCH ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANIMAL FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DOG WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, AND FIXTURES NEAR AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COMMERCIAL CAN OPENER ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND OR REPLACE BLADE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED/ DUST ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK INSIDE (DRIP DESSERT LOUNGE) SPRAYING FROM SIDE OF FAUCETS, NOTED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NEAR 1 COMP SINK IS ALSO LEAKING FROM DRAINING PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES AND WINDOW LEDGES IN (DRIP DESSERT LOUNGE) AND THROUGHOUT THE SHARED KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILE BY GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176429

Location recorded for this inspection · I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT · 851 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. LIDS WIDE OPENED WITH GARBAGE SPILLAGE. OIL CONTAINER EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN/CLUTTERED. (OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC.) NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102344

Location recorded for this inspection · I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT · 851 W BELMONT AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FRESH BAKED (READY TO EAT) PITA BREAD WITH BARE HANDS TO MOVE IT FROM THE OVEN TO THE BREAD RACKS. THE BREAD IS NOT COOKED FURTHER BEFORE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. DURING INSPECTION, THE EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES TO HANDLE THE BREAD. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUSTY VENT ABOVE MOP SINK.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989788

Location recorded for this inspection · I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT · 851 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED ITEMS (BAKLAVA, CHIPS) FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AT FRONT COUNTER TO INCLUDE: INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT, NAME OF PRODUCT AND ALLERGENS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELF IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989334

Location recorded for this inspection · I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT · 851 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN, FALAFEL, HUMMUS) IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1975505 DATED 11/15/16 NOT CORRECTED: #38- MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED PREP ROOM. MUST CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED ITEMS (BAKLAVA, CHIPS) FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AT FRONT COUNTER TO INCLUDE: INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT, NAME OF PRODUCT AND ALLERGENS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT STORE LARGE RED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FLOOR. STORE CLEAN AND DRY AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELF IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED SOILED KNIVES BEING STORED IN THE KNIFE RACK. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GRID SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE ITEMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR-LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BREAD MAKING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS (FOOD, MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT) IN OFFICE AREA TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON TOP OF BAGS OF RICE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975970

Location recorded for this inspection · I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT · 851 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH. MUST REPLACE. FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED PREP ROOM.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975505

Location recorded for this inspection · I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT · 851 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR MIDDLE PREP AREA ON THE WALLS, ON SHELVING, UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP INSIDE THE WALL WITH MISSING BASEBOARD AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED WITH TODAYS DATE AND NOTED NO PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CO. TREAT SPECIFICALLY FOR SMALL FLIES AND INDICATE ON THE SERVICE REPORT FLY TREATMENT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM BEHIND GREASE TRAP. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD AND CLEAN ALL FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES AND ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-5-16 #1770225 NOT CORRECTED.#35- MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. #45- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH. MUST REPLACE. FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED PREP ROOM.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770225

Location recorded for this inspection · I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT · 851 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763841

Location recorded for this inspection · I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT · 851 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-6-15 NOT CORRECTED. #34-OBSERVED OLD FLOORING/TILE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-042.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559898

Location recorded for this inspection · I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT · 851 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED OLD FLOORING/TILE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441296

Location recorded for this inspection · I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT · 851 W BELMONT AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441293

Location recorded for this inspection · I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT · 851 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 65.6F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NO FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET THAT WILL REACH THE 3 COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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