Pass

Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade

7100 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 11, 2026

Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade was last inspected on June 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 11, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 paperwork
  • 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 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 food employee with proof of allergen training. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      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 ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed no adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide 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: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of rolling carts, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ventilation in washroom and grease buildup on floors in prep and storage area. Instructed manager to clean 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 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.