Pass

Babas Original

8307 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 29, 2026

Babas Original was last inspected on September 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

September 29, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment and surrounding floors. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted clutter in west storage space near rear exit, in rear office and along north wall to rear office. Instructed to remove unnecessary items to business and organize.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dust accumulation on vents in washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site at all times.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for cfm. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate and maintain on site.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the fryers with grease, food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain the fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the reach in coolers with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain the coolers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Trash and debris around the dumpster container. Instructed to clean and maintain the outdoor area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners and under/around the cooking equipment with food, dirt and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. Instructed to replace and maintain ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Female food handler has no food handler certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation in both toilet rooms not working. Instructed to fix and maintain mechanical ventilation in the toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.