Did Falcon Fuel pass its last health inspection?

Falcon Fuel at 834 E 79th St was inspected on Feb 24, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 8 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Falcon Fuel?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED THE USE OF RAW WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR BEVERAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAID SURFACES WITH

What does "Risk 3 (Low)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Falcon Fuel

834 E 79th St, Chicago 60619 · Risk 3 (Low)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 24, 2023

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 24, 2023

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED THE USE OF RAW WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR BEVERAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAID SURFACES WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE REAR WHERE MILK IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID GASKET.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-402.12 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, IN THE DISHWASHING/BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE AISLES OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHELVING UNITS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS, REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLUTTERED AREAS, AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED INSIDE THE CABINETS AT THE SELF-SERVICE COFFEE STATION AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SUGAR SPILLAGE, BEVERAGE SPILLS, AND CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN SAID CABINETS.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK AND MAINTAIN.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE WITH A PLETHORA OF MILK CRATES, PALETS, AND OLD EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT USED FOR THE OPPERATIONS DAILY USE. ALL OF THE ABOVE STATED TAKES UP HALF OF THE SPACE OF THE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS LISTED AND MAINTAIN AREA TO AVOID HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ARE NOT MAINTAINED ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, EMPLOYEE TOIELT ROOM AND THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIN SAID FLOORS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 24, 2023	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 3 (Low)
Feb 17, 2023	Complaint	Fail	Risk 3 (Low)
Sep 25, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 3 (Low)
Aug 21, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 3 (Low)
Jan 7, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 3 (Low)
Dec 31, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 3 (Low)
Jul 19, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 3 (Low)
Jul 11, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 3 (Low)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Falcon Fuel — questions

Did Falcon Fuel pass its last health inspection?: Falcon Fuel at 834 E 79th St was inspected on Feb 24, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 8 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Falcon Fuel?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED THE USE OF RAW WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR BEVERAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAID SURFACES WITH
What does "Risk 3 (Low)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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