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BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE

7100 S MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE 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
2621019

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 7100 S MICHIGAN 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608253

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 7100 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LARGE WHITE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DESSERTS FOR SALE ARE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL INDIVIDUAL DESSERTS WITH INGREDIENTS, USED BY DATE, ETC. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: LOWER SURFACE OF COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS STICKY AND WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT UNDER THE FRYERS, SINKS, COOLERS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) MUST TAKE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566094

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 7100 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FREEZER CHEST WITH DUCK TAPE; OBSERVED BROKEN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON VARIOUS SURFACES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP STATIONS/TABLES, COUNTER TOP, DRY STORAGE SHELVING RACKS AND SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGE AND/OR MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564782

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 7100 S MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563883

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 7100 S MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531857

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 7100 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT RIC DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531492

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 7100 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NOT PRESENT DURING OPERATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE ANY TIME FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DELI MEAT SLICER BETWEEN USES.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. ALSO LABEL AND DATE PREP FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 LARGE FLIES AND 10 SMALL FLIES IN AREA OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE BACK FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE WITH PEST CONTROL LOG OF DATE OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE FOR RE-INSPECTION OF 9/23/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT RIC DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP STATIONS/TABLES, COUNTER TOP, DRY STORAGE SHELVING RACKS AND SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURE,FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOM.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE & HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR MATS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGE AND/OR MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A MASK INSIDE FACILITY WHILE WORKING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS THAT ALL EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES WHEN INDOORS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523163

Location recorded for this inspection · BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE · 7100 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DELI MEAT SLICER BETWEEN USES.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. ALSO LABEL AND DATE PREP FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT RIC DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP STATIONS/TABLES, COUNTER TOP, DRY STORAGE SHELVING RACKS AND SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURE,FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOM.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE & HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR MATS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGE AND/OR MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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