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Falcon Fuel in Chicago Failed Its Inspection

Falcon Fuel on North Homan Boulevard failed a Chicago health inspection on Aug. 5, 2026, and failed a follow-up inspection a week later.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 19, 2026, 1:26 p.m. ET
, located at in , , failed its health inspection on Aug. 5, 2026, according to the City of inspection record. The status of the inspection remains open and developing. According to the official record, the establishment was inspected again on Aug. 12, 2026, with the result recorded as "". In the Aug. 5 inspection record, the inspector noted that no person in charge with a valid Food Sanitation Certificate was present during food preparation and service. The inspector also recorded residue on interior surfaces of an ice machine in the rear storage area; fly strips hanging from the ceiling in the rear prep area; food items stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler and storage areas; single-service articles stored under a sink in the beverage area; deep grooved cutting boards; soiled cardboard on sales display shelves; and the absence of a chemical sanitizing test kit. Further observations listed in the record included multi-use equipment too large to submerge in the three-compartment sink; food debris and spills on slicers, can openers, prep coolers, prep tables, and sales shelving; an unmaintained outside garbage area with an overflowing dumpster and debris on the ground; damaged wall surfaces near a utility sink; soiled mop heads stored on the floor; food spills and debris under sales area shelving, along walls, and in corners; dust buildup on washroom ventilation fans; missing food handler training for employees; and uncorrected previous core violations involving a damaged walk-in cooler door gasket and lack of covered receptacles in restrooms.

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