Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 on .
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Out of Business
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Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2632815
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 · 3958 W MONROE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2565532
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 · 3958 W MONROE ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SERVAL MISSING, STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS, THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2386572
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 · 3958 W MONROE ST
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURES OF UNITS INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS WITH SEASONINGS, CHICKEN/FISH BATTER MIX, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING AND MISSING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2386215
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 · 3958 W MONROE ST
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN, FRIED FISH, MELTED CHEESE AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT REAR PREP HAND SINK OR AT WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND-WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURES OF UNITS INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS WITH SEASONINGS, CHICKEN/FISH BATTER MIX, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 85 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND STAND UP REFRIGERATION UNIT, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WINDOWSILL, AND INSIDE OF UNUSED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT STORING MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AS WELL AS REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED INSIDE UNUSED COOLING UNIT. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING FLOUR AND SEASONINGS WITHOUT LIDS STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERINGS WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING AND MISSING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
Recent InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2214043
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 · 3958 W MONROE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A)(A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. -PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. -PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE TWO PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PAPER TOWELS AT EACH HAND WASHING SINK. -PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 (B) - OBSERVED PACKAGED BUTTER COOKIES MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. -PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUND FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 - OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE TWO PREP AREAS. FOOD MANAGER WAS INFORMED THAT CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 :OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 - OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2213842
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 · 3958 W MONROE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A)(A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE TWO PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PAPER TOWELS AT EACH HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 (B) OBSERVED PACKAGED BUTTER COOKIES MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUND FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 - OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE TWO PREP AREAS. FOOD MANAGER WAS INFORMED THAT CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 :OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 - OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2213677
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 · 3958 W MONROE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2010100
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 · 3958 W MONROE 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2009677
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 · 3958 W MONROE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS,BRUSH INSIDE OF SINK AND MOP STORED IN FRONT OF SAME IN REAR PREP AREA.SOAP AND TOWELS WERE PROVIDED,BRUSH AND MOP REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED SUGAR STORED INSIDE OF A #10 BUCKET MARKED DISH DETERGENT.MUST STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS ONLY.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRI ,HUMAN FECES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND FECES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1967204 10/25/16 NOT CORRECTED #35- REPLACED ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,CLEAN DUST AND DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UP RIGHT POSITION
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM INTERIOR OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED INSULATION IN REAR CHEST FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACHOIN FREEZER
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,ALL PREP COOLERS,UNUSED PREP COOLER,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MICROWAVE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,MISSING CEILING TILES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.
70
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED A CIGARETTE BUTTS INSIDE OF A PLASTIC CUP WITH WATER USED AS A ASH TRAY STORED ON DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.NO SMOKING MATERIALS ALLOWED IN RESTAURANTS.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.(7-32-020)CITY OF CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1967204
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 · 3958 W MONROE 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: PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REAR DEEP FREEZER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN MASSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP FROM DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL PERSONS HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1966680
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 · 3958 W MONROE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 46.F IN THE BOTTOM HOLDING SECTION AND 46.8F IN TOP HOLDING SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: GYRO MEAT-47.9F, SOUR CREAM-51.3F, CUT TOMATOES-55.5F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED/HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL PREPARED AND SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES, 15 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED RESTING ON THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WASHROOM, 5 OBSERVED FLYING AROUND IN THE MOP SINK AREA, AND 3 FLYING AROUND IN DESK AREA IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, SPILLED GREASE FOUND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED(CHICKEN). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE BOXES AS SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS. PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF FRONT DEEP FREEZER, AND PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REAR DEEP FREEZER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND DEBRIS PRESENT).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DIRT, STAINS, AND GREASY BUILD-UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE PRESENT. ALSO REPAIR ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND PAINT AREAS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN MASSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP FROM DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL PERSONS HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUT WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1561927
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 · 3958 W MONROE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.