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5973 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60660
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BEST FALAFEL on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · BEST FALAFEL · 5973 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · BEST FALAFEL · 5973 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
Location recorded for this inspection · BEST FALAFEL · 5973 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-22-16,REPORT#1961057 #33-FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER RUSTY. MUST CLEAN/PAINT. #34- FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. TODAY 2-28-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Location recorded for this inspection · BEST FALAFEL · 5973 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER RUSTY. MUST CLEAN/PAINT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND SMALL HOLES AT WALLS AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS BEHIND DEEP FRYER THAT MUST BE SEALED. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Location recorded for this inspection · BEST FALAFEL · 5973 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER RUSTY. MUST CLEAN/PAINT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND SMALL HOLES AT WALLS AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS BEHIND DEEP FRYER THAT MUST BE SEALED. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: FOUND MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
Local context · Chicago
168 of 234 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2492233.
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