Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 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
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.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1516115
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
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1515949
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
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1325219 ON 9/25/14 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN LID ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 33/01 - MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPLATTER. 34/01 - FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE. 35/01 - NOTED DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 37/01 - OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 40/01 - MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER USED FOR FROZEN LEMONADE DUE TO EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE FREEZER DOOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD FROM THE WALLS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN ICE SCOOP AND STORE IT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1515873
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
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE DRAIN LINE OF THE HANDSINK WAS NOT CONNECTED TO THE SINK AND WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN WORKING ORDER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1325219 ON 9/25/14 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN LID ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 33/01 - MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPLATTER. 34/01 - FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE. 35/01 - NOTED DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 37/01 - OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 40/01 - MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD FROM THE WALLS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1325219
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: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN LID ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPLATTER. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVERED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND HANDLES AT THE FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE. ALSO NOTED MISSING FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1376050
Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE 2 · 3958 W MONROE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN AND HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT. MACHINE IS NOW TAGGED AND DO NOT USE IT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). NEED TO CLEAN ANS SANITIZE THE UNIT. WHEN ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED FAX A LETTER TO CDPH GET UNIT REINSPECTED FAX#312 746-4240.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TOP ON THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER LOCATE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA THE TOP IS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN THE TWO HOODS,FILTERS AND THE PIPES ABOVE, FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REATTACH VENTILATION FAN COVER TO VENT FAN ON CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOM. SEAL AROUND THE CEILING VENT COVER IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1202757
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: REPLACE THE TOP ON THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER LOCATE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA THE TOP IS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE TWO HOODS,FILTERS AND THE PIPES ABOVE, FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REATTACH VENTILATION FAN COVER TO VENT FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1202749
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
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN AND HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT. MACHINE IS NOW TAGGED AND DO NOT USE IT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). NEED TO CLEAN ANS SANITIZE THE UNIT. WHEN ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED FAX A LETTER TO CDPH GET UNIT INSPECTED FAX#312 746-4240.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 25-30 FRUIT FLYS FLYING AROUND BY THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE WASHROOM BY THE DIRTY LINEN BASKET. CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN. 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TOP ON THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER LOCATE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA THE TOP IS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE TWO HOODS,FILTERS AND THE PIPES ABOVE, FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REATTACH VENTILATION FAN COVER TO VENT FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT COVER. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE REACHIN COOLERS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1174421
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.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1174412
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
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FIFTY(RODENT)MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BY REAR DOOR AND AT BOTTOM OF FREEZER THAT SITS BY REAR DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM; SEAL FOR A TIGHTER FIT AND/OR REPLACE DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF SAME DOOR.
70
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: UPON ENTERING REAR KITCHEN FOR INSPECTION; I OBSERVED A CIGARETTE BUTT ON THE FLOOR. I ALSO OBSERVED TWO IN A CONTAINER OF OIL BY THE REAR DOOR, TWO INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK, TWO UNDER A REFRIGERATION UNIT, ONE BEHIND ANOTHER REFRIGERATION UNIT, TWO ON TOP OF CATCH BASIN ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF THREE COMP SINK AND AN EMPTY CIGARETTE BOX ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BUTTS AND REFRAIN FROM SMOKING INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1174236
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
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REATTACH VENTILATION FAN COVER TO VENT FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT COVER.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1214972
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.
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