Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BABA'S on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1174413
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S · 18 S PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
626376
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S · 18 S PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. WIPE DOWN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM.
Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
626366
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S · 18 S PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FIFTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, ON WALL NEXT TO GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK AND IN STORAGE CLOSET ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AREAS. PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATED 12/27/11 STATED THERE WAS EVIDENCE ON PREMISES AND HOLES THAT NEEDED SEALING. MUST REQUEST SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION DATE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE DISPLAYED OR AVAILABLE AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. (OWNERS CERTIFICATE POSTED BUT HE WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THIS INSPECTION). MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. WIPE DOWN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALL AT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE NEEDED.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST DISPOSE OF USED MOP WATER AFTER USE AND INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A UTLITY RACK ON WALL FOR MOP AND BROOM STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET. REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
626213
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S · 18 S PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. WIPE DOWN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR WALL AT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE NEEDED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE THREE WORKING METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST DISPOSE OF USED MOP WATER AFTER USE AND INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A UTLITY RACK ON WALL FOR MOP AND BROOM STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET. REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60624
128 of 162 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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