Baba's Buffalo Famous Crispy Chicken & Lemonade
5360 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651
Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 10, 2025
Baba's Buffalo Famous Crispy Chicken & Lemonade was last inspected on September 10, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 9 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 10, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general2 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees not washing hands when changing tasks. Observed a food handler with gloves on, get a wiping cloth from the toilet room, wipe down surfaces, and then started to prepare food for a customer. Also, observed another food handler with gloves wiping surfaces and touched the rim of a nearby garbage can and started to prep food items. Must wash hands after every possible contamination. Food handlers were notified immediately, and they washed their hands. No food items were contaminated. Priority 7-38-010, citation issued
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper handwashing procedure. Observed food handler washing hands without using soap. Instructed to properly wash hands with soap and dry with a hand drying provision. Food handler was immediately notified and properly rewashed hands. Priority violation 7-38-010, citation consolidated with above violation
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed three containers at the front display/service window not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to provide a self closing unit on mentioned door and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter on the side of the walk-in freezer in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed to declutter, organize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the ice cream/slushy machine in front service/ prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed poor light quality in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate light in mentioned unit and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site during the inspection. Instructed a certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate must be posted on site at all times, while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no new food handler certificates on site for new employees. Instructed to provide and maintain record on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food labels on items; no labels on salt, seasoning, syrup, cooking oil, peanuts and sprinkles in the serving and food preparation areas. Instructed to lable all food items with commons names.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed staff in food preparation area with no hair net/restraint. Instructed to provide. Cos.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on the counter in the food preparation area. Instructed to remove and to store properly. Cos.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed crates on the floor near/in the diswash area and in the staff restroom area. Instructed to remove crates as not to harbor/attract insects/pests.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed walls in the food preparation area dirty with black greasy debris at the stove and grill areas. Observed floors with visible dirt/debris throughout the establishment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed covering/protective shield in the staff restroom warped and does not fit flush on the ceiling. Instructed to replace lightbulb covering/shield.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vent in the food preparation area over the grill and stove with grease build-up and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed lightbulb out over the grill at the vent in the food preparation area and in freezer #1. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates for all staff who handle/cook/serve food. Instructed to obtain and provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed soap shall be available at all handwashing sinks at all times. Corrected on site soap provided at handwashing sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) consolidated violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed hand drying provisions shall be available at all handwashing sinks at all times. Corrected on site paper towels provided for handwashing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) consolidated with violation above citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed large white containers with seasoning and flour not labeled in front prep near handwashing sink. Instructed to label all food storage containers with common name of food when not in original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on silver shelving unit in walkin cooler and on shelving units of one door refrigerator in front prep. Instructed to remove rust from shelves or replace shelving units, non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth for ease of cleanability. Observed cardboard used as shelf liner in dessert cooler and underneath flattop gril on prep table. Instructed to remove cardboard shelf liners, nonfood contact surfaces shall be smooth for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed black substance on interior shelving and dust on exterior of soda two door cooler in front prep. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed brown buildup underneath flat top grill. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed self closing device on washroom door removed. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom door and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaves and dirt in rear along wall next to exit door and behind hot water tank. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed floor underneath handwashing sink and next to handwashing sink with dirt and debris along wall. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris next to and behind flattop grill. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear near exit door and above three compartment sink. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tiles and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying against wall in mop sink. Instructed to install mop rack for proper drainage and drying of mops to prevent pest breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent cover in washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed non-working light in hood. Instructed to replace light bulb and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the walk-in cooler, such as 40lbs of dice chicken at 49.8f and 40lbs of chicken breast at 48.4f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 80lbs at $120. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed msg, salt and sugar out of the original containers and in 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
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed to-go containers stored facing up on shelf in prep area. Instructed to invert all equipment to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in from prep area and behind cooking equipments. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed 4 burnt out light bulbs in the front prep area. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 employees working without food handler certificates. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out ceiling light bulbs above stand up 1-door reach in prep cooler. Must provide working light bulbs at said location.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.