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BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE

2101 E 71st ST · Chicago, IL 60649

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1932632

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 2101 E 71st ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1583509 DATE 10-27-15 STILL NOT CORRECTED:(45)MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY AND FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN,DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILE, MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND DIRTY WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN WALLS,REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHEILDS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENT COVER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTATIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1583509

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 2101 E 71st ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREEP AREA

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1395754

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 2101 E 71st ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE GREASY BOXES FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BUSINESS NEED CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING(SPILLS, DIRT,STAINS). SEAL OR ENCLOSE LARGE OPENING IN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM(CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE ALSO). CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1395425

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 2101 E 71st ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BLACK AND RED -COLORED SUBSTANCE OBSERVED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON INTERIOR PANEL AND DRIPPING INTO ICE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING, CONTACT COMPANY THAT SERVICES THE MACHINE AND HAVE THE INTERNAL PARTS CLEANED. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 5 INSIDE WALL ACCESS PANEL IN WASHROOM, 8-10 ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM DOOR UNDERNEATH LADDER, 10-15 ON FLOOR AND UTILITY SHELF INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-30-13 ON REPORT# 1296715 NOT CORRECTED: -32- SPLASH GAURD NOT INSTALLED BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK.-33- EXTERIORS OF FREEZERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN.-34- FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS.-35-CEILING TILES MISSING, STAINED CEILING TILES REMAIN THROUGHOUT, DUST BUILD-UP STILL OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS. FOOD HANDLER COOKED AND PREPARED FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. SERIOUS 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE BOXES AND ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SHELF WHERE HOT WATER TANK SITS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, ALL SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WHERE PAPER GOODS AND ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED, BASE OF FAUCET IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE GREASY BOXES FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BUSINESS NEED CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING(SPILLS, DIRT,STAINS). FOOD AND DEBRIS OBSERVED BETWEEN WALL AND LOOSE WALL COVE UNDERNEATH EAST WINDOW IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS & FOOD, CLEAN AREA(S) AND RE-SEAL COVE TO WALL. SEAL OR ENCLOSE LARGE OPENING IN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM(CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE ALSO). CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP NOT STORED PROPERLY INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST EITHER STORE IT IN THE ICE WITH HANDLE UP OR STORE IT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1296715

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 2101 E 71st ST

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: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, CCOLERS,FREEZERS,SINKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1369336

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 2101 E 71st ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOUL ODOR BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA WHEN FRONT EXPOSED SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER TO REPAIR DRAIN LINES, AND USE REAR EXPOSED SINK FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THREE HEADS OF LETTUCE STORED INSIDE REAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. OBSERVED RED/BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. FOOD AND ICE MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. COVER ALL OPEN BREADING, SUGAR, ETC TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, FLIES, AND CONTAMINATION.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, FLIES, AND CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, CCOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1322188

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 2101 E 71st ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING FOOD PANS,AND UTENSILS WITHOUT WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING.SINK NOT SET UP.DISCUSSED WITH OWNER SINK MUST BE SET UP NOW DURING INSPECTION.CDI CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,HAMBURGERS,PHILLY STEAK SANDWICHES,IT BEEF.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP.MUST INSTALL.ALSO DUSTY CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST CLEAN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ON LIGHTS IN REAR OVER ICE CREAM FREEZER AND 3- COMP SINK REAR PREP..MUST INSTALL

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING/MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
529498

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 2101 E 71st ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES,HANDLING MONEY FROM CASH REGISTER AFTER TAKING ORDER,THE HE PUT ON ONE GLOVE AND PROCEEDED TO PREPARE SANDWICH/READY TO EAT FOOD,BEFORE WASHING HANDS FIRST. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS.CDI- CITATION ISSUED

  • 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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 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. REPLACE SOILED DAMAGE CEILING TILES ON PREMISES AND SEAL HOLE IN WASHROOM.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
585830

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 2101 E 71st ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT REMOVE STANDING WATER IN RESTROOM

  • 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. CONTINUE TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT AND FIX HOLE IN WALL RESTROOM

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CONTINUE TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS

  • 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.CONTINUE TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
537250

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 2101 E 71st ST

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: REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELFS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILL,HOOD FILTERS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SYRUP PUMPS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN RESTROOM REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN REAR STORAGE AND RESTROOM REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
537241

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 2101 E 71st ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 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.REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM TABLE 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.

  • 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 AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 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.REPAIR HOLE IN RESTROOM WALL, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS

  • 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.CLEAN REAR STORAGE AND RESTROOM REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
491183

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 2101 E 71st ST

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.OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON TABLE STORAGE SHELF IN STRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.

  • 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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, HOOD INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND MICROWAVE,SYRUP NOZZELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 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.OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 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.REPAIR HOLE IN RESTROOM WALL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND INSTALL MISSING SHIELDS.

  • 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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AND RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60649

132 of 170 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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1677267.

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