Ashland West Falcon Fuel

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 30, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed front area handwashing sink faucet to have low pressure due to aerator blockage, but functional and sufficient pressure for handwashing with aerator removed. Instructed to clean, repair, or replace handwashing sink faucet head to allow for adequate pressure for handwashing when installed according to manufacturer's instructions and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility price tags placed over manufacturer-printed expiration dates on pudding cups and other pre-packaged food items in the display cooler. Instructed to remove and re-place price tags such that manufacturers' dating information is not concealed or obstructed for consumers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use scoop for ice machine stored on cardboard box in between uses. Instructed to store in-use utensils on clean and sanitized surface when in between uses and maintain.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of ice machine in the rear storage area to be soiled with rust and other debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at hose attached to toilet in the washroom area, dripping clean water. Instructed to repair or replace hose fixture to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2. Apr 26, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while tcs food are being prepared, handled, and served such as ground beef and cheese sauce for chips. Instructed pic that a city certified manager must be on duty at all times while tcs foods are being handled,prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Apr 19, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pink and brown slimy substance in the interior of the ice machine at the top of the ice shoot. Also noted slimy substance dripping unto the ice. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine and maintain. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER PALLETS AND LEDGING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN ONE BOX OF CHIPS AND ONE BAG OF CHIPS GNAWED INTO. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed front door not tight fitting on the size or bottom. Instructed to repair and maintain tight fitting to prevent entry points for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of dust on the fans in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak underneath the three compartment sink in the rear storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls, ceilings and floors inside the walk-in cooler especially where mice droppings were found.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while tcs food are being prepared, handled, and served such as ground beef. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Oct 12, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles(cups and lids) stored on floor. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris on interior and exterior surfaces shelving units, display shelves, cabinets, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris on floors under all display shelves, pallets, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Sep 29, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 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: Observed no employee clean up procedure or supplies for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water(69.7f-73.4f) at hand washing sinks in prep, washroom and service areas. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks at all times for proper hand washing. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor under and behind chip display shelves in sales area, on pallets, along walls and corners in front and rear storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in front counter and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris on interior and exterior surfaces shelving units, display shelves, cabinets, coolrs, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris on floors under all display shelves, pallets, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Jan 24, 2019 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: No mop sink on premises. Must install mop sink with back flow device.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. Jan 10, 2019 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations

8. Dec 28, 2018 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations