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BABYLON BISTRO

2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BABYLON BISTRO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521652

Location recorded for this inspection · BABYLON BISTRO · 2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE

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.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506616

Location recorded for this inspection · BABYLON BISTRO · 2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506336

Location recorded for this inspection · BABYLON BISTRO · 2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE

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: Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build , needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar areas under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in bathrooms thst had broken wall tiles, holes, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area shall be provided.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: above had no proof for food handlers, mgmt was advised to have and provide proof of food handlers for next routine inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418429

Location recorded for this inspection · BABYLON BISTRO · 2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST ALWAYS LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 4 LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE, LENTILS, SUGAR AND SALT NOT LABELED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON TOP OF THE LOWER SHELF AT THE TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA. ALSO MUST REPAINT SHELVING AT SAME ABOVE STATED AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH BAR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES (EAST SIDE BAR AND WEST SIDE BAR IN THE DINING ROOM AREA).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE REAR MOP SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329550

Location recorded for this inspection · BABYLON BISTRO · 2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE

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: Caulk around exposed hand sink in front bar area in state of disrepair. shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329551

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTION · 2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329548

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTION · 2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285875

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTION · 2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE

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: WASTE LINE FROM POP GUN DISPENSERS BEHIND THE BARS MUST BE PROPERLY RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN, ALSO OBSERVED WASTE LINE FROM EXPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR, NEED TO RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE UNTHREADED FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BACK FLOW PREVENTION NOT INSTALLED AT EXPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(DISH ROOM AND BAR AREAS).

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106360

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTION · 2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE

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: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED(0 PPM),DISH MACHINE PRESENTELY NOT IN USE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,CRITICAL VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPINGS INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.WE(OWNER AND I )OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INTO ICE CUBE,INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ANTS BEHIND THE STOVE (OVER 10); EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: ON TOP THE PIPE BESIDE THE DISH MACHINE, ON FLOOR UNDER THE AUDIO EQUIPMENTS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE STAGE, IN DINING ROOM; BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AREA BY THE STAGE ON WOOD UNDER THE COUNTER.(OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE LINE FROM POP GUN DISPENSERS BEHIND THE BARS MUST BE PROPERLY RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN, ALSO OBSERVED WASTE LINE FROM EXPRESSO COFFFE MACHINE INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR, NEED TO RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RE-SEAL OPENED FLOOR IN DISH ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BACK FLOW PREVENTION NOT INSTALLED AT EXPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(DISH ROOM AND BAR AREAS).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE MAIN BAR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF 6" FROM FLOOR.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229929

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTION · 2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE

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: Remains to be corrected by 10/2/12.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Remains to be corrected by 10/2/12.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Remains to be corrected by 10/2/12.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229911

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTION · 2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE

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: MUST RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE MAIN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE PREP AREA AND REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL THE DOORS OF THE TWO WASHROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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