What is Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches's health inspection score?

Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches last inspected?

Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches was last inspected on July 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches have?

Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches safe to eat at?

Yes, Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches serve?

Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches

Name: Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches
Address: 1968 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 89

1968 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Uptown

Ranked #91 of 747 in UptownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jul 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

1968 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Nov

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Sep

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 License

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN POTATO CUTTER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION ATTACHED TO THE WALL (BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD BOARD BEHIND/ATTACHED TO POTATO CUTTER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE AND FRYERS) IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA (BY THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT)

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN BEVERAGE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME DIRT ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REAPIR HOLE IN WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 22

License InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBEL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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