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FALAFEL ISLAND

24 E ADAMS ST · Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FALAFEL ISLAND on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240675

Location recorded for this inspection · FALAFEL ISLAND · 24 E ADAMS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135548

Location recorded for this inspection · FALAFEL ISLAND · 24 E ADAMS ST

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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED DESSERTS SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130117

Location recorded for this inspection · FALAFEL ISLAND · 24 E ADAMS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE/SEWER PIPE ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES SO THAT WASTE/SEWER PIPE IS NOT EXPOSED OVER DRY STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED DESSERTS SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORKS AND SPOONS WRAPPED OR PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOP FOR RICE STORAGE INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE RICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE SCOOPS INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE PREP TABLES LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104748

Location recorded for this inspection · FALAFEL ISLAND · 24 E ADAMS ST

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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED DESSERTS SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORKS AND SPOONS WRAPPED OR PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT ACCUMULATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104390

Location recorded for this inspection · FALAFEL ISLAND · 24 E ADAMS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED DESSERTS SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORKS AND SPOONS WRAPPED OR PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT ACCUMULATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065147

Location recorded for this inspection · FALAFEL ISLAND · 24 E ADAMS ST

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: OBSERVED UNLABELED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DATE LABELS ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT CONSUMED IN 1 DAY.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED WOMEN AND MENS RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING RESTROOM DOORS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953840

Location recorded for this inspection · FALAFEL ISLAND · 24 E ADAMS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: dirt and food debris build-up noted on grease trap, instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: floors not clean under 3-comp sink and around grease trap, instructed to clean and maintain. also dead American and German roaches found at steps leading to lower level. instructed to clean.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ceiling in poor repair above rear dry storage. instructed to repair and maintain.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932704

Location recorded for this inspection · FALAFEL ISLAND · 24 E ADAMS ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND RAW GROUND BEEF IN SARAN WRAP STORED ABOVE CHOPPED PARSLEY THAT IS USED FOR GARNISHING. INSTRUCTED MGT TO STORE RAW MEAT PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER AT FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AND BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CETIFICATE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1592071

Location recorded for this inspection · FALAFEL ISLAND · 24 E ADAMS ST

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: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR PUT INTO USE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591714

Location recorded for this inspection · FALAFEL ISLAND · 24 E ADAMS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATIONS. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR PUT INTO USE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

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How results compare in ZIP 60603

109 of 149 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

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