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Falcon Fuel

4002 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Grocery Store ZIP 60651 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Dec 9, 2025

Falcon Fuel was last inspected on December 9, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

December 9, 2025 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs food. Found raw ground beef in standing water, stored on the drainboard of the three compartment sink at 69.9f. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Approximately 10lbs at $48 worth of product discarded. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing methods. Found a pot of raw ground beef in still water, stored on the drainboard of the three compartment sink. Instructed to use proper thawing methods discussed at the time of inspection.

    Official wording (code 35)

    Approved thawing methods used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed one sink stopper missing for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave in the front prep/service area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used to line the shelves in the prep table cooler in the prep area. Instructed to remove cardboard and provide lining that is easy to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site at the time of inspection while tcs foods are being stored/prepared/served. Instructed that a certified food manager with a valid city of chicago food service certificate must be present at all times while tcs foods are prepared/stored. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees on duty at the time of the inspection with food handler certificate. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit diarrheal clean up kit on the premises at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used to line the shelves in the prep table cooler in the prep area. Instructed to remove cardboard and provide lining that is easy to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster overloaded and unable to properly close the lids. Instructed that dumpster lids must close to prevent a source for pest. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site at the time/start of inspection at 8:20am, while tcs foods are being prepared/served. Certified food manager arrived on site at 9:58am. Instructed that a certified food manager with a valid city of chicago food service certificate must be present at all times while tcs foods are prepared/stored. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees on duty at the time of the inspection with food handler certificate. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed card board lining the beverage cooler located just on the other side of the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove card board and provide lining that is easy to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving units holding the bottled beverages and cold hold units across from beverages with a light accumulation of dust from new lighting being put in. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed utility sink in the prep area without a backflow prevention device. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a clutter build up of old shelving, milk crates and soda crates in the rear area near the dumpster. Instructed to remove and maintain a good clean area as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: **premises has no employee health policy as require. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: **premises has no clean up procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to properly date deli meats with use by date.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors,walls,ceiling, shelving and fan cover inside the walk in cooler to remove dust and debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes on the ground outside garbage area around ice freezer. Instructed manager to remove to prevent harborage.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken and/or dirty light shields in the selling area. Must replace and/or clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.