As of 2026-08-31, Falafel Joint Inc passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Falafel Joint Inc

PASS

6814 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

Galewood · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-31

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Violations at most recent inspection

2-402.11---OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

core violation

4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

core violation

6-201.11---OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPS/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

core violation

6-501.114---OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

4-202.18---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

2-102.13---OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

core violation

2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20263 inspections

Aug 31Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Aug 19ComplaintFAIL

Jun 26Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20251 inspection

Jan 29Routine inspectionPASS

20241 inspection

Oct 15Routine inspectionPASS

20231 inspection

Jun 30Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20222 inspections

Oct 26Re-inspectionPASS

Oct 19Routine inspectionFAIL

20211 inspection

Oct 14New licensePASS

Falafel Joint Inc health inspection FAQ

Has Falafel Joint Inc passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Falafel Joint Inc passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-31. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Falafel Joint Inc have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 8 violations at Falafel Joint Inc's most recent inspection on 2026-08-31. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Falafel Joint Inc last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Falafel Joint Inc was last inspected on 2026-08-31. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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