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FALAFEL KING

1314 PEARL STREET, BOULDER, CO 803025210

Last inspected Sep 4, 2025

Official source: Boulder County Public Health (bouldercounty.gov) · All data sources

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

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Boulder County Public Health reports one inspection on record for FALAFEL KING, from September 2025.

The most recent inspection noted 7 violations, none of them critical.

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Inspection history

  1. Sep 4, 2025

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    7 violations
    • 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (C).Observed mouse droppings in the mop sink area, back kitchen and around the boiler.Pests need to be controlled in the retail food facility. Education provided and facility is aware of the issue and has a company coming 9/5/2025.
    • 4-603.16 Rinsing Procedures (C) Observed rinsing procedures for washed utensils and equipment do not meet requirements. Three compartment sink was being used improperly. Dishes were being washed with soap in one compartment, then not rinsed, then sanitized in another compartment. Washed UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using one of the following procedures: (A) Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before SANITIZING if using: (1) A 3-compartment sink, Discussed proper procedure for utilizing a three compartment sink for washing and sanitizing utensils and equipment. Wash dishes with soap in first compartment, utilize second compartment to completely rinse dishes before performing sanitizer step in the third compartment, then utilize a clean surface for drying
    • 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Facility observed with large amounts of hanging dust accumulated throughout kitchen ceiling and in the walk in cooler ceiling. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Education provided,
    • 3-403.11 Reheating for Hot Holding (P). Reheated gyro meat observed on the hot hold were at 80 degrees after an hour on steam line. Cooked foods of animal origin being re-heated for service need to be rapidly reheated to 165 in 2 hours or less. Education provided and facility will take meat from cooler, reheat on the grill, then hot hold at 135*F.
    • 6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf); 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf), 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C), 5-205.11(A) Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf). Handwashing sink next to dishwashing area has water turned off due to a leak and without soap, paper towels, and signage. Hand sinks must be equipped with soap and paper towels, be easily accessible, and have signage indicating employees must wash their hands. Owner will address issue.
    • 7-202.12 Conditions of Use (P) Observed two cans of aerosol insecticide in the kitchen. Pesticide was not labeled for approved use in a food facility. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be used according to manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. Pesticide was discarded upon request.
    • 3-602.11(B)(5) Food Labels, Name of Major Food Allergens (Pf). No notification on site for customers in regards to inquiries about food allergens. Establishments shall notify consumers by written notification to inquire about information on major food allergens as ingredients. Education provided with inspection to owner.

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