Baha Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 12, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen ice machine with a build-up of pink and black slime substance on the interior ice shute and the top surface. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature warewashing machine not meeting hot water sanitizer requirements of at least 180°f for the final rinse temperature. Final rinse temperature recorded at 135°f during inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Noted south exit door from dry storage area with a 1/2 inch gap. Instructed to ensure a tight seal at all exterior doors to prevent pest entry

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted hot water pedal turned upward at knee pedal handsink near ice machine. Pedal gets stuck when turned on. Instructed to repair for proper use of sink

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2594125 conducted on 4/29/24. Previous core violations not corrected: (37) observed pepper, salt, and sugar out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common names that are out of the original containers.---- (41) observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.---- (51) observed minor leak at the handwashing sink in the prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain---- (58) observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. May 7, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pepper, salt and sugar out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer and dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at the handwashing sink at in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Apr 29, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available at handsink in bar area. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. (corrected on site-manager provided soap) priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand washing sink in bar area. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pepper, salt and sugar out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer and dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no working temperature measuring device/gauge for the wash and sanitizing cycles of high dishwashing machine. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at the handwashing sink at in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Mar 27, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed plastic containers stored in hand washing sink at bar. Instructed to have hand washing sink accessible at all times for employees to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Employee removed items from hand sink during inspection.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at bar. Instructed to provide paper towels at hand sink at all times to properly dry hands. Employees were prepping and serving customers at bar during inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). See above for citation. Employee provided paper towels at hand washing sink during inspection.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed minor grease build up inside of cooking fryers. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

5. Jan 5, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Apr 8, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Apr 1, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the bar area handwashing sink blocked with utensils and dishes stacked inside of the sink basin. Nstructed to always make handwashing sink accessible at all times to allow for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil being used as to line the interior shelves of the prep cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed management to remove foil so that shelves are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacle inside the unisex employee washroom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy dirt accumulation on the floor underneath the hot water sanitizing dish machine. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found missing and expired allergen training certificates. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Apr 22, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Nov 7, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water available at the hand washing sinks in the men's and women's washrooms. Management instructed to provide hot water above 100f to the hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the high temperature dish machine not operational at this time. Management instructed to demonstrate that the high temperature dish machine sanitizes dishes with a final rinse temperature above 180f. Priority 7-38-025. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation fan provided in the employee washroom. Management instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Oct 28, 2019 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

11. Jul 17, 2018 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 (a) no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Found no consumer advisory or disclosure on menus provided for raw or undercooked food. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide tight fitting lid/cover for ice bin behind bar.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training on site. Instructed any person with foodservice sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training. Priority foundation violation no citation issued

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required