Pass

Baba's Stony Island Inc.

1800 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649

Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 23, 2026

Baba's Stony Island Inc. was last inspected on October 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 23, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted missing door sweep on rear exit door. Instructed to replace to ensure tight fitting seal on door tl prevent pest entry

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted cracked base board behind door of rear employee toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. 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: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood vents in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Air vent above 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Rear exit door not rodent/insect proofed. 1/2" gap noted. Instructed to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Rear hand washing sink is in poor repair. When turned on it sprays all over the floor. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.