Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 2, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Large white bulk ingredient containers not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Desserts for sale are not labeled. Instructed to properly label individual desserts with ingredients, used by date, etc. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves and stains in the food prep area. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Lower surface of cooking/cooling equipment, prep tables and shelves with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Missing/damaged floor tiles in the prep/storage areas. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors sticky and with food, grease and dirt under the fryers, sinks, coolers and in the corners. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Certified food manager (cfm) must take the food allergen training and provide proof. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Oct 27, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged freezer chest with duck tape; observed broken ice machine. Instructed manager to repair or replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soil build up on various surfaces. Must detail clean interior of all coolers and freezer, prep stations/tables, counter top, dry storage shelving racks and shelves and ledges behind the cooking equipment to remove spills,debris and/or grease.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damage and/or missing ceiling tiles. Instructed to replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hood and filters above cooking equipment with a heavy accumulation of grease build up. Instructed manager to clean.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Oct 4, 2022 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

4. Sep 19, 2022 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Sep 23, 2021 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the front ric door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

6. Sep 16, 2021 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   3 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Not present during operation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize the deli meat slicer between uses.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two food service employees not wearing a mask inside facility while working in the rear food service area. Instructed that regardless of vaccination status that all employees and customers must wear a mask at all times when indoors. Priority violation 7-28-060 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a few bulk storage container not labeled. Must label with the product name. Also label and date prep food items inside the coolers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approx 15-20 large flies and 10 small flies in area of the three compartment sink. The back food service area near the walk in cooler and in the front food service area near the cash register. Instructed to contact pest control and have a service with pest control log of date of service before return date for re-inspection of 9/23/2021. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the front ric door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of all coolers and freezer, prep stations/tables, counter top, dry storage shelving racks and shelves and ledges behind the cooking equipment to remove spills,debris and/or grease.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the fixture,floor and walls in the washroom.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a garbage can with a lid inside of the washroom as required.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light debris around outside dumpster. Must clean and maintain to prevent possible food source & harborage for pests.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls and attached pipes around and behind the cooking equipment to remove spills, debris and grease. Also clean all vent covers to remove dust.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor mats inside the walk in freezer very dirty. Must detail clean or replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damage and/or missing ceiling tiles. Instructed to replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around cooking equipment and inside the walk in cooler and freezer to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hood and filters above the cooking equipment very dirty. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service manager on site while tcs foods (chicken) are being prepared and cooked. Instructed to have a city of chicago certified manager on site any time facility is open and operating. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Jul 26, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 critical11 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize the deli meat slicer between uses.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a few bulk storage container not labeled. Must label with the product name. Also label and date prep food items inside the coolers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the front ric door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of all coolers and freezer, prep stations/tables, counter top, dry storage shelving racks and shelves and ledges behind the cooking equipment to remove spills,debris and/or grease.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the fixture,floor and walls in the washroom.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a garbage can with a lid inside of the washroom as required.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light debris around outside dumpster. Must clean and maintain to prevent possible food source & harborage for pests.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls and attached pipes around and behind the cooking equipment to remove spills, debris and grease. Also clean all vent covers to remove dust.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor mats inside the walk in freezer very dirty. Must detail clean or replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damage and/or missing ceiling tiles. Instructed to replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around cooking equipment and inside the walk in cooler and freezer to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hood and filters above the cooking equipment very dirty. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used