What is Falafel Grill's health inspection score?

Falafel Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Falafel Grill last inspected?

Falafel Grill was last inspected on March 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Falafel Grill have?

Falafel Grill has 43 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Falafel Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Falafel Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Falafel Grill serve?

Falafel Grill serves Mediterranean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Falafel Grill

Name: Falafel Grill
Address: 1433 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 93

1433 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/18/2026

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0Excellent

Mediterranean•Lakeview

Ranked #93 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 95% of mediterranean restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 18, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 90/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (93/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1433 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

Sep

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Feb

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass2 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FROM ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING BEING USED AS MEANS OF ELEVATION IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT RAW WOOD MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT PAINTED OR SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GRASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT KITVHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNCER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES. MUST STORE ITEMS IN APPROVED SHELVING AT ALL TIMES AND REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB OFF IN REAR PREP/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLCE BULB AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING.

Base deductions−23 pts

Feb 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA MUST REPAINT REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA MUST REPAINT REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR OF PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2602174 ON 09/04/2024 #16. NOTED SOME UPPER PORTIONS AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #37. ALL GRAB AND GO PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. #40. ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH FACIAL HAIR MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS. #41. ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. #45. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE 2ND FLR. DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING. #49. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. #49 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA BLENDERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FLOORS INSIDE THE WALKIN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. F

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med10 Basic

12 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED SOME UPPER PORTIONS AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL GRAB AND GO PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE THE DIRTY MOP BUCKET WITH SOILED MOP HEADS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT. MUST STORE INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE OR IN A DESIGNATED CLEANING TOOL SEPARATE AREA.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH FACIAL HAIR MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE OR IN A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.---NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE 2ND FLR. DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A HOOK OR MEANS OF REPAIR AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK FOR THE ATTACHED HOSE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA BLENDERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING.---MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ----FLOORS INSIDE THE WALKIN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLR. DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−35 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED THAT THE INNER LINING OF THE ICE MACHINE WAS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS HANGING AT THE HANDWASHING SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED TWO BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PREPARED SALADS IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT COVERED AND STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER. THE SALADS WERE TOUCHING THE TOP OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL SAID SALADS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS (RICE) BUILD UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT, SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND BREAD GRILL) NEAR THE WINDOW IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND GREASE DROPLETS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD BUILD-UP ALL THROUGHOUT THIS AREA. ESPECIALLY FOOD EMBEDDED IN THE NON-SLIP MATS, ON THE WINDOW SILL, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILDUP AT THE FAR LEFT END ON THE FILTERS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FILTERS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Base deductions−17 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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