Pass

Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade

8235 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652

Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Aug 27, 2025

Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade was last inspected on August 27, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

August 27, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed lower shelving under the cook line area in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board in the front food service area with stains and deep cutting grooves. Instructed to replace as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods.

    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 the walk in cooling unit and the walk in freezer floor in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on sides of fryers in the cooking area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed hood ventilation system and filters with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the front display coolers to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged(water stained) ceiling tiles through out the rear. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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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.