FALAFEL X BAR
4162 HERSCHEL ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches against wall near rear exit of kitchen by dry storage. Person in charge cleaned and disposed of dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under and around ice machine soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed two spatulas with frayed and chipped ends stored on wall above three compartment sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; mold like substance build in interior of soda gun holster near ice machine. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance in upper corners near ice machine door. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on three compartment sink with red liquid person in charge stated was a cleaning chemical.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slight mold like substance build up inside ice machine
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed slight dust build up on ceiling vent in kitchen area.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in dry storage area next to reach in cooler. Observed one dead roach in corner of kitchen by reach in freezer. One two dead roaches under ice machine on front line. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored on shelf with clean pans in dish area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on white freezer in kitchen area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean pans in dish area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large bucket of white powder on top shelf in prep area. Person in charge indicated it was pancake mix. Small container with a white powdery substance inside employee stated it was salt
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol above prep station stored next to food items. Employee properly stored medicine Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach while person in charge was sweeping under shelf with onions. Person in charge immediately killed and disposed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket on front line testing at over 500ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slight mold like substance on soda tower in front of house.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one expired employee training. Person in charge stated she will update the training today.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Containers of seasonings under prep table in kitchen were using to go cups as scoopers. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone placed above prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to prep make line in kitchen has ice build up. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored to dry in mop sink. Manager lifted mop to dry properly. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of degreaser placed over in box soda bag under cash register. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/15/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At back storage area, container of chickpeas has plastic togo cup in container. Person in Charge removed. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor next to soda station. Person in Charge cleaned and discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At make station, employee drink on top shelf above flip top reach-in cooler. Drink moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line, no beard guard.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, stand up reach-in freezer has ice build up. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cook line, spray bottle identified as degreaser not labeled. Person in Charge labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).