Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Babas Halal on .
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Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641537
Location recorded for this inspection · Babas Halal · 7901 S DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(A, D) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES (COOKS) WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN #10 CANS INSIDE THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN OPEN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639835
Location recorded for this inspection · Babas Halal · 7901 S DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES (COOKS) WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN #10 CANS INSIDE THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN OPEN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER (SHELVING, WALLS AND FLOORS). ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION, COUNTER TOP AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629390
Location recorded for this inspection · Babas Halal · 7901 S DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM AS REQUIRED.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AND CLEAN BULB.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610222
Location recorded for this inspection · Babas Halal · 7901 S DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. SHREEDED LETTUCE-52.2F.1.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO-55.4F ..5LB DICED TOMATO-52.3F ON TOPSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 5LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-57.0F IN A PLASTIC BUSS PAN IN WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.8LBS. $40. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK )
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR PANEL ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609188
Location recorded for this inspection · Babas Halal · 7901 S DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608828
Location recorded for this inspection · Babas Halal · 7901 S DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON THE PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE MEAT SLICER, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE OFFICE DESK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/10/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES .
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2608378 12/3/24 NOT CORRECTED.#54-5-501.15 : STILL OBSERVED ALL TWO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING OF GARBAGE. MUST HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.#60- 8-404.13(B:4) : :#37- 3-302.12: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-6-202.15: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR. #39-3-305.11: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS. #47-4-501.12: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.#49-4-601.11(C): MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.#55-6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. #56-6-501.14: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT THE TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608378
Location recorded for this inspection · Babas Halal · 7901 S DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN, STEAK, GRILLED CHICKEN, TACOS, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:07 P.M. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THE HAND WASHING SINK WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE; OBSERVED A SMALL PAN AND A SCRUBBER INSIDE OF THE HAND SINK; ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 10 LBS. COOKED CHICKEN AT 121.8F AND 8LBS. SLICED GYROS MEAT-78.3F ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 18LBS. $50.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6LBS.COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 61.0F IN WALK-IN COOLER.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 6LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER SHELF UNDER HAND SINK VANITY IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL THREE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING OF GARBAGE. MUST HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596159 6/12/24 NOT CORRECTED.#36-4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.:#37- 3-302.12: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-6-202.15: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR. #39-3-305.11: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.#45-4-903.11(A; C): MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47-4-101.19: MUST ELIMINATE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. #47-4-501.11: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2- DOOR GLASS REACH-IN COOLER, LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER, EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.#47-4-501.12: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.#49-4-601.11(C): MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.#55-6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, MISSING CEILING TILE OVER DRINK MACHINES. #56-6-501.14: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH FILTERS AT THE TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596159
Location recorded for this inspection · Babas Halal · 7901 S DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: : 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HANDLES ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER,EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE OVER DRINK MACHINES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2595054 5/22/24 NOT CORRECTED.#57-2-102.13 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS. #58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595054
Location recorded for this inspection · Babas Halal · 7901 S DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 6LBS.PRE-COOKED CHICKEN 90.7F.IN A PAN ON TABLE.2LBS. SLICED GYROS-104.0F IN A PAN ON LOWER SHELF.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 8LBS. $30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS AT 20LBS. COOKED DICED CHICKEN-64.3F-74.8F.9LBS. COOKED STEAK-64.9F-68.0F.2LBS. SLICED GYROS-64.0F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 31LBS. $83.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected]. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HANDLES ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER,EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE OVER DRINK MACHINES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578516 7/11/23 NOT CORRECTED.#57-2-102.13 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS. #58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578516
Location recorded for this inspection · Babas Halal · 7901 S DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER: SUCH AS 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.9F, 5lbs OF POLISH AT 53.0F, 10LBS OF HOT DOGS AT 50.0F,25lbs OF FISH AT 55.2F. TOTAL WEIGHT 60lbs AT $350 COST DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN FRONT COOLER WHICH HOLDS TCS FOODS WITH AN IMPROPER AMIBENT TEMP OF 53F. ALSO IN POOR REPAIR(RUBBER GASKET TORN. WHICH PREVENT DOOR FROM CLOSING PROPERLY) INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE SAID COOLER UTIL IT CAN PROPERLY HOLD TEMP AT 41F OR BELOW (TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION). PRIORITY CITATION ISSED #7-38-005.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON COUNTER TOP AND PREP TABLE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555960
Location recorded for this inspection · Babas Halal · 7901 S DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 81.4F IN A PLASTIC BIN ON PREP TABLE.4LBS. SLICED GYROS MEAT 84.1F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.12LBS. $74.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. SLICED GYROS MEAT 73.8F IN PREP COOLER.20LBS. CUT LETTUCE 47.7F-48.1F .30LBS. AU JUS 49.6F-53.4F . 78 LBS. ITALIAN BEEF 51.8F-54.3F.120LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS 46.6F-46.9F.80LBS. MARINATED CHICKEN 49.5F-50.2F.STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.332LBS.$2,336.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 54.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS, GARBAGE CANS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497578
Location recorded for this inspection · Babas Halal · 7901 S DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF COOLERS, DEBRIS ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60620
204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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