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FALCON # 1

8301 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · GAS STATION

Inspection summary

FALCON # 1 has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 7, 2013. The most recent inspection, on September 24, 2019, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times on September 16, 2019. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 15, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2019. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS, INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX 1 INCH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT=FITTING
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALLS AREAS NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN INSIDE STORE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MUST MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS, INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM FOR CLEANING COFFEE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION .
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX 1 INCH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT=FITTING.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 9- SMALL FLIES IN GARGAGE AREA,AND 68 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA NEAR MOPS UNDER CLUTTER,( SMALL HEATERS) STORED ON FLOORS AND 31 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PACKAGED CANDY AT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO SANITIZING ( CHLORINE)TESTING DEVICE FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALK INN COOLER STORAGE SHLEVES, PLASTIC STORAGE UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FOR MILK,JUICE, AND PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOOR AREAS NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN INSIDE STORE, WALK IN COOLER OF DEBRIS,DUST UNDER DISPLAY SHLEVES FOR CHIPS, CANDY,STORAGE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
  3. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR; STORING FOOD.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER SHELVES AND OTHER STORE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WASHROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED NO WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE WASHROOM SEALING THE GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL; MUST INSTALL WALL COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL. CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • OBSERVED NO SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SPRING TO MAKE THE DOOR SELF CLOSING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSRTUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND CASH REGISTER AND MAINTAIN.
  6. License

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • STOCK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BEING STORED ON PLASTIC POP CRATES WHICH ARE NOT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, MUST REPLACE CRATES WITH SHELVING UNITS THAT MEET REQUIREMENTS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS(INCLUDING ALL SHELVES, WALLS, AND RACKS). DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM CASE. CLEAN DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS(INCLUDING GARAGE AREA WHERE TOILET ROOM, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT ARE LOCATED) UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING ALL STOCK), ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS ON SALES FLOOR, AND IN TOILET ROOM. PAINT RUSTY WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREA BY TOILET ROOM IN GARAGE.

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