Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed 1" gap at bottom of front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed over 100 rat droppings on floor along walls and corners in prep, dishwashing, storage and in outside food storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food items stored on floor in outside food storage area. Instructed manager to elevarte all food items six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed rust deposits on bottom of prep tables and foil lined shelving units. Instructed manager to remove all rust and foil on shelving units to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, grill, cooking equipment, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, outlets, surfaces under beverage machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-302.11 observed no toilet tissue inside washroom. Toilet tissue shall be supplied at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed damaged floor tiles, missing outlet covers and missing and loose baseboards along walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unused equipment, crates, boards, outside. Instructed manager to remove all unused items to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed numerous flying insects in prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on bottom of prep tables and foil lined shelving units. Instructed manager to remove all rust and foil on shelving units to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, grill, cooking equipment, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, outlets, surfaces under beverage machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed water overflowing from base of toilet and drainline when toilet in use. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet and handwashing sink in need of cleaning inside washroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage and waste grease area not clean maintained. Observed grease container not covered, grease spills on top of grease container, grease spills on ground, and excessive debris on ground around dumpsters. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles, missing outlet covers and missing and loose baseboards along walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled water in mop pail and mop head stored on floor in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed manager to remove all soiled water and store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2635631 on 4-24-26:39-observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor.45-observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination. 47-observed condensation leaking inside front two door cooler and ice buildup inside freezers. Instructed manager to repair cooler and defrost freezers. 51-observed leaking drainpipes under front and rear handwashing sinks and 3-compartment sink. Observed loose handwashing sink in front prep area and inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. 55-observed grease builudp and food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean…

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Observed container of lemonade stored inside utility sink. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor and remove lemonade from utility

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c) observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed condensation leaking inside front two door cooler and ice buildup inside freezers. Instructed manager to repair cooler and defrost freezers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, grill, cooking equipment, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, outlets, surfaces under beverage machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed leaking drainpipes under front and rear handwashing sinks and 3-compartment sink. Observed loose handwashing sink in front prep area and inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease builudp and food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Observed container of lemonade stored inside utility sink. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor and remove lemonade from utility sink.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed condensation leaking inside front two door cooler and ice buildup inside freezers. Instructed manager to repair cooler and defrost freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, grill, cooking equipment, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, outlets, surfaces under beverage machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipes under front and rear handwashing sinks and 3-compartment sink. Observed loose handwashing sink inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease builudp and food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled water in mop pail and mop heads stored on floor. Instructed manager to remove all soiled water and store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grime on interior of cold hold units in front prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed pipe leaking at rear handsink (at elbow connection). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed restroom door not self closing, self closing device in disrepair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed area around dumpsters with trash, grease build up and clutter. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grime on interior of cold hold units in front prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed pipe leaking at rear handsink (at elbow connection). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed restroom door not self closing, self closing device in disrepair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed area around dumpsters with trash, grease build up and clutter. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed restroom door in disrepair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles to be damaged/missing above rear prep table and in restroom above sink and toilet. Instructed person in charge to repair/replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.18 observed all plumbing fixtures located inside toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors throughout the facility with excessive grease and build-up food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometer from inside 2 door cooling unit with cold hold attached (front prep area), instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door cooling unit located in front prep area with 2 torn gaskets. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed shelving units located inside 2-door cooling unit with excessive black soiled residues as dried food debris on non-food contact surfaces. Instructed to clean

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all plumbing fixtures located inside toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout the facility with excessive grease and build-up food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from report may 14, 2024 #2594581. They are as follows : 49)noted excessive spills on front shelving units where flavored syrups for lemonade area stored. Instructed to remove cardboard and clean all surfaces. 55)observed outside receptacle/yard area not maintained. Instructed to remove all stacked items, grease buckets, trash, and old equipment and organize and maintain said area. Noted basement where dry storage and other facility equipment are stored with excessive clutter and items directly on floors. Instructed to clean, organize, and elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor. 58)no allergen certificates on site for all certified food managers. Instructed to provide instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted excessive spills on front shelving units where flavored syrups for lemonade area stored. Instructed to remove cardboard and clean all surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacle/yard area not maintained. Instructed to remove all stacked items, grease buckets, trash, old equipment, organize, and maintain said area. Noted basement where dry storage and other facility equipment are stored with excessive clutter and items directly on floors. Instructed to clean, organize, and elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacle/yard area not maintained. Instructed to remove all stacked items, grease buckets, trash, and old equipment, organize and maintain said area. Noted basement where dry storage and other facility equipment are stored with excessive clutter and items directly on floors. Instructed to clean, organize, and elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed sprayer attached to handsink inside toilet room leaking, instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacle/yard area not maintained. Instructed to remove all stacked items, grease buckets, trash, and old equipment, organize and maintain said area. Noted basement where dry storage and other facility equipment are stored with excessive clutter and items stored directly on floors. Instructed to clean, organize, and elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from report #2582193 on september 22, 2023 ... They are as follows 37) observed bulk containers of spices not to be labeled with common name. Instructed the person in charge to label all bulk containers with common names for ease of identification. 47)observed the opening of the deep fryers with a build-up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring. 49)must clean grease and food debris build up on grill table, shelving units, rolling carts, wheel bases of equipment, fryer cabinets, pipes of cooking equipment. 49)observed the food debris build and grime on the interiors of all cold hold units in the facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. 55) observed a build-up of grease, dirt, and debris on the floor of the food service area under and around…

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed meat thawing in 3 compartment sink in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of spices to not be labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers with common name for ease of identification.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the opening of the deep fryers with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up on grill table,shelving units,rolling carts, wheel bases of equipment,fryer cabinets,pipes of cooking equipment.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build of food debris and grime on interiors of all cold hold units in facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease, dirt and debris on the floor of the food service area under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment. Observed a build up of dirt on floor in rear where the three compartment sink is located as well as in the toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build of food debris and grime on interiors of all cold hold units in facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and food debris on walls and floors throughout entire facility. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Pest activity with approx. 15 small and large flies noted during inspection. Small fly activity was noted near the rear dish area and in middle prep area. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build of food debris and grime on interiors of all cold hold units in facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lid not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lid. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and food debris on walls and floors throughout entire facility. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2573141 dated: 3/24/2023; #47 must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door stainless steel reach-in cooler in middle prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. #49 must clean grease and food debris build up on grill table,shelving units,rolling carts, wheel bases of equipment,fryer cabinets,pipes of cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to bring all items into compliance. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of spices to not be labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers with common name for ease of identification.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed screen door leading to exterior exit to be ripped and torn. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door stainless steel reach-in cooler in middle prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up on grill table,shelving units,rolling carts, wheel bases of equipment,fryer cabinets,pipes of cooking equipmen

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of spices to not be labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers with common name for ease of identification.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed screen door leading to exterior exit to be ripped and torn. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door stainless steel reach-in cooler in middle prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up on grill table,shelving units,rolling carts, wheel bases of equipment,fryer cabinets,pipes of cooking equipment.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2562011 dated: 8/11/22 not corrected as follows; #49 observed the inside of the reach in coolers with a build up of food debris and standing water. Instructed to clean and maintain. #51 observed leak coming from base of the faucet of the three compartment sink located in the rear. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order. #55 observed a build up of grease, dirt and debris on the floor of the food service area under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment. Observed a build up of dirt on floor in rear where the three compartment sink is located as well as in the toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas. #55 observed dark stained ceiling tiles just above the toilet room door (possible mold) instructed to remove and replace. #56 observed the hood ventilation unit and the filters with a heavy build up of…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the opening of the deep fryers with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease along the sides and under all cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the reach in coolers with a build up of food debris and standing water. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak coming from base of the faucet of the three compartment sink located in the rear. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in staff toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease, dirt and debris on the floor of the food service area under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment. Observed a build up of dirt on floor in rear where the three compartment sink is located as well as in the toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dark stained ceiling tiles just above the toilet room door (possible mold) instructed to remove and replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation unit and the filters with a heavy build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being prepared and the food contact surfaces below.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt and dust on the vents in the food service prep area. Instructed to clean all.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 1- door glass and 2- door reach in coolers and missing door handle on 1- door.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a backflow device on mop sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers and squeeze bottles when not in original package.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 1- door glass and 2- door reach in coolers and missing door handle on 1- door.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up on grill table,shelving units,rolling carts, wheel bases of equipment,fryer cabinets,pipes of cooking equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a backflow device on mop sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace opening in wall above electrical box,a cut out in wall used a pass-thru to other business,stained ceiling tiles in lobby.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace toilet room door is seperating.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer not located to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to provide an approved backflow preventer or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit