Falcon Fuel

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 16, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Mar 12, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Sep 19, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   9 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed five bulk dry storage containers not labeled in the rear dishwashing area of the restaurant. Instructed to label all food items not in the original packaging and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead bugs on the wooden shelving units at the front service counter of the restaurant. Also, observed dead bugs on the white ledge behind the door in the hallway of the restaurant. Instructed to remove said bugs and maintain.

     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: 3-305.12 observed a box of bananas stored on the floor behind the service counter in the gas station. Instructed to refrain from storing food items on the floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 observed the three compartment sink in the rear dishwashing area in the gas station missing the three sink stoppers. 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: 4-601.11(c) observed the inside of the metal unit/handwashing sink stored in the hallway of the restaurant with old cigarettes and other dried-up debris. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a leak at the pipes under the wash and sanitizer compartment and a leak at the mechanical sink stopper on the rinse compartment at the three compartment sink in the restaurant. Instructed to repair said leaks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed the floors with dried up residue, flour, and liquid substance on the floors in the dishwashing area and behind the cooking equipment in the restaurant. Also, observed the floors with chips in the gas station under the chip aisle. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a hole in the floor at the front service counter in the gas station. Also observed the front service counter in the restaurant made of wood. Instructed to repair said hole in the floor and make the front service counter in the restaurant smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed the ventilation filter with dust build up and grease residue above the cooking equipment in the restaurant. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Sep 12, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Undercooked food (lamb chops and steaks) on menu not marked. Management instructed to provide consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement, which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those foods with an asterisk (*). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed five bulk dry storage containers not labeled in the rear dishwashing area of the restaurant. Instructed to label all food items not in the original packaging and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead bugs on the wooden shelving units at the front service counter of the restaurant. Also, observed dead bugs on the white ledge behind the door in the hallway of the restaurant. Instructed to remove said bugs and maintain.

     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 a box of bananas stored on the floor behind the service counter in the gas station. Instructed to refrain from storing food items on the floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the three compartment sink in the rear dishwashing area in the gas station missing the three sink stoppers. 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 inside of the metal unit/handwashing sink stored in the hallway of the restaurant with old cigarettes and other dried-up debris. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the pipes under the wash and sanitizer compartment and a leak at the mechanical sink stopper on the rinse compartment at the three compartment sink in the restaurant. Instructed to repair said leaks 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 the floors with dried up residue, flour, and liquid substance on the floors in the dishwashing area and behind the cooking equipment in the restaurant. Also, observed the floors with chips in the gas station under the chip aisle. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the floor at the front service counter in the gas station. Also observed the front service counter in the restaurant made of wood. Instructed to repair said hole in the floor and make the front service counter in the restaurant smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation filter with dust build up and grease residue above the cooking equipment in the restaurant. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 11/02/2021 , report # 2537661 # 55: observed raw wood floor border along the front service counter area. Instructed to paint or stain raw wood. 55: observed no allergen training on site for city of chicago food service managers. Instructed to obtain and provide on site. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site during the inspection. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkFood handling

     Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed old cigarettes in a metal cup stored in the metal unit in the hallway of the restaurant. Also observed ashes in the garbage in the toilet room utilized by both the restaurant and gas station. Instructed to remove all evidence of cigarettes from the facility and maintain. Citation issued, *first violation of clean indoor air ordinance in 2023*

     Official wording (code 62)

     Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

5. Aug 28, 2023 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the inside of the walk in cooler with a build up of dirt and debris on the floors under and around the shelving units. Instructed 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: 6-201.11 observed floors with a build up of dirt and light debris in rear near three compartment sink and soda storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.15 observed raw wood floor border along the front service counter area. Instructed to paint or stain raw wood.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed the rear soda storage area without proper shelving to maintain a clean area. Instructed to remove all the soda crates and provide proper shelving for ease of cleaning and maintaining.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed the doorknob missing on the rear door. Taped up. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed a light out above the chip isle. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training on site for city of chicago food service managers. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Nov 2, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the walk in cooler with a build up of dirt and debris on the floors under and around the shelving units. Instructed 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 floors with a build up of dirt and light debris in rear near three compartment sink and soda storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood floor border along the front service counter area. Instructed to paint or stain raw wood.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear soda storage area without proper shelving to maintain a clean area. Instructed to remove all the soda crates and provide proper shelving for ease of cleaning and maintaining.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the door knob missing on the rear door. Taped up. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a light out above the chip isle. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for city of chicago food service managers. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Apr 13, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from lower cabinet at coffee station,interior of ice machine panel,some dusty display shelves on sales floor,walk in cooler shelving units,window sills.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must make walls and ceilings smooth and easily cleanable in all storage areas and behind grease trap at 3- compartment sink.must seal hole in ceiling in rear storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from light shields on sales floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor under some display shelves on sales floor and in walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear storage and outside rear yard (signs,crates,lumber,etc)

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean