Saii Baba Ashland Inc
4302 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Oct 8, 2025
Saii Baba Ashland Inc was last inspected on October 8, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
October 8, 2025 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c)observed internal surfaces of donut display with excessive food debris built up. Instructed to clean and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 45 small live ants crawling under cooling units, coffee storage across from donut disply (front prep) and rear prep/dish area behind cooking equipment and shelving racks crawling along baseboard and in grout spaces. Noted aproximatley 7 small rodent droppings in rear cake decorating area as well as 7 medium sized live black flies flying throughout prep areas. Intructed to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity on premise and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without effective hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed to provide and maitnain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed internal surfaces of donut display with excessive food debris built up. Instructed to clean and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Obsevred food debris on floors throughout front and rear prep area under all equipment and along walls. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed pink discoloration on inside interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice for human consumption. Must remove, clean, and sanitize or replace the panel.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted employee in food prep and serving areas with long hair and improper hair restrain working with exposed food. Instructed to wear proper hair restrain at all times when preparing food and working with exposed food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area, dishwashing area, and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: Noted ice build up inside the ice cream freezer between the ice containers.instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.
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 mop left on the floor in serving area by the ice cream freezer. Must place mops in position that can allow them air dry without soiling walls and floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from inspection report #2594886, issued on date may 20, 2024 for #55, as follows: noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in storage rooms.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Repair the stopper in the 3-compartment sink. The left sink does not hold the water, and the right sink is missing a stopper. Must provide.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in storage rooms.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.
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: Must clean debris build up from floor along with wall bases in prep and dishwashing areas.
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 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.