Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Falcon Fuel

Name: Falcon Fuel
Address: 4002 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

4002 W Chicago Ave

Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Dec 9, 2025

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4 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. FOUND RAW GROUND BEEF IN STANDING WATER, STORED ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 69.9F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $48 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 35Food temperature

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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS. FOUND A POT OF RAW GROUND BEEF IN STILL WATER, STORED ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS DISCUSSED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 10, 2024

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3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED/STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES IN THE PREP TABLE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE LINING THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 3, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME/START OF INSPECTION AT 8:20AM, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:58AM. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED/STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 5Other

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VOMIT DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES IN THE PREP TABLE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE LINING THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE THE LIDS. INSTRUCTED THAT DUMPSTER LIDS MUST CLOSE TO PREVENT A SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source