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BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE

7859 S STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60619

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633176

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE · 7859 S STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS' TRAY OF FOOD ON PREP/TO GO TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM PREP/PACKAGING AREA FOR EATING AND DRINKING.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR AT COOKSLINE: CATFISH FILLETS 48.9 F, CATFISH NUGGETS 45.9 F, POLISH 45.1 F, HOTDOGS 44.1 F, FETA CHEESE 44.1 F, MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIT RECORDED AT 50 F. INFORMED PIC ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE CUT CORD OF REFRIGERATOR TO DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED YELLOW WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP TABLES/CUTTING BOARDS AND SURFACES AT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN HANDICAP STALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN WOMENS HANDICAP WASHROOM STALL AND IN SOUTHEAST STORAGE ROOM. NOTED LARGE UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING OF FLOORS AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 62

    COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE FACILITY. NOTED "SOUR CREAM" CONTAINER IN MENS WASHROOM WITH CIGARETTE BUTT AND ASHES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING INSIDE FACILITY DUE TO DIRECT VIOLATION OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619094

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE · 7859 S STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618696

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE · 7859 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2618254 ON 5-29-25:54-OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618254

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE · 7859 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASING SINK TO PREVENT SPLASH CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING UTENSILS INSIDE SUGAR IN BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE SUGAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT LOBBY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591932

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE · 7859 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF, DOOR HAS A GAP UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, TAPED UP AND LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE FAUCET. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES, VENTS AND WALLS IN THE WAITING AND FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH A CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559939

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE · 7859 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND /OR GREASE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559465

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE · 7859 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 92.3F AND 94.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER MUST BE AT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER RESTORED HOT WATER DURING INSPECTION.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(DICED ONIONS, BELL PEPPERS) AND COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED, WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR/SPICES NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 40-50 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVING COUNTER. MANAGER ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE SOME OF THE DROPPING, HOWEVER MORE CLEANING AND SANITIZING IS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING/COOKING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. EMPLOYEE PUT ON HAT DURING INSPECTION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINER USED AS A DISPENSING UTENSIL IN BULK CONTAINERS OF TZATIKI SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD. MANAGER REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY ONE WORKING SINK STOPPER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND /OR GREASE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN DINE IN AREA SEVERELY STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSEVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528325

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE · 7859 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND /OR GREASE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WASHROOM FIXTURES NEED CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE FOOD AND JUICE SPLATTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523345

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE · 7859 S STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS: OBSERVED COOK PREPARING/ ADDING CONDIMENTS ON TO A CUSTOMERS HAMBURGER SUCH AS TOMATOES AND LETTUCE WITH HIS BARE HAND. INSTRUCTED MANGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND /OR GREASE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WASHROOM FIXTURES NEED CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE FOOD AND JUICE SPLATTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484525

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE · 7859 S STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES (PERSON IN CHARGE AND CASHIER) NOT PROPERLY WEARING FACE COVERINGS WHILE ON PREMISES ENGAGING WITH EACH OTHER AND HANDLING FOOD. OBSERVED FACE COVERING HANGING BELOW THEIR CHINS. MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FACE COVERING WERE PULLED UP OVER THEIR MOUTH AND NOSE DURING INSPECTION. #7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.

Recent InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463211

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE · 7859 S STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED AT LEAST TWO EMPLOYEES (PERSON IN CHARGE AND FRYER COOK) NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS WHILE ON PREMISES ENGAGING WITH EACH OTHER AND HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FACE COVERING WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. #7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2457093

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE · 7859 S STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED 1ST ON 8/13/20 AND AGAIN ON 11/19/2020: (57) 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PERSON IN CHARGE ENROLLED TWO ON-SITE FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD SAFETY TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60619

237 of 293 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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  • 79TH & STATE BROWN'S7859 S STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60619Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    FailInspected
  • BROWNS CHICKEN7859 S STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60619Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • 79TH STATE SHELL7859 S STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60619Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • BROWN'S CHICKEN & PASTA7859 S STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60619Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • BIG MIKES GYROS7859 S STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60619Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • MIKE'S BIG GYROS7859 S STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60619Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2578435.

Food Inspections

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