Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CAFE BA BA REEBA on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629528
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BA BA REEBA · 2024-2028 N HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY PLASTIC "LIP" ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MIDDLE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED A FOOD PREPARER WITH A FULL BEARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: USED OIL RECEPTOR USED TO CHANGE OIL FROM DEEP FRYERS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE REAR WALKWAY PATIO AS WELL AS SOILED MOP HEADS AND BROOMS. ALL MUST BE ENCLOSED IN AN OUTDOOR ENCLOSED SHED TYPE OF STORAGE OR STORED INDOORS TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION AND HARBORING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENTILATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401641
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BA BA REEBA · 2024-2028 N HALSTED ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AT BUTCHER'S AND BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK ONE BETWEEN PREP AREAS OR ONE IN EACH PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD PIZZA PALLET IS CHIPPED AND MISSING PART OF WOOD SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE BURNER OF STOVE,REMOVE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTED BASE SHELVES AT MAIN BAR(GLASSES ARE STORED AT SAID SHELF), MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE, BROKEN HANDLES AT 4 DRAWERS OF COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPLACE. NO
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP(SPECIALLY WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(BOTH KITCHEN)
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT THREE ICE MACHINES WATER LINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW LOCATION MISSING STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LID PROVIDE AT RECEPTACLES IN STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BETWEEN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WALLS.REMOVE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOLES ON WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. BROKEN AND WITH BLACK SLIME ON WALL AT WEST SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK AT MAIN BAR,REPLACE SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WOOD WALL AT MAIN BAR WEST SIDE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE ,ROUGH SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A EASILY SMOOTH SURFACE
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
2382703
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BA BA REEBA · 2024-2028 N HALSTED ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AT BUTCHER'S AND BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK ONE BETWEEN PREP AREAS OR ONE IN EACH PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : RUSTED BASE SHELVES AT MAIN BAR(GLASSES ARE STORED AT SAID SHELF), MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE, BROKEN HANDLES AT 4 DRAWERS OF COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPLACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE BURNER OF STOVE,REMOVE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD PIZZA PALLET IS CHIPPED AND MISSING PART OF WOOD SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP(SPECIALLY WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(BOTH KITCHEN)
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT THREE ICE MACHINES WATER LINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW LOCATION
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LID PROVIDE AT RECEPTACLES IN STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BETWEEN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WALLS.REMOVE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOLES ON WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. BROKEN AND WITH BLACK SLIME ON WALL AT WEST SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK AT MAIN BAR,REPLACE SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WOOD WALL AT MAIN BAR WEST SIDE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE ,ROUGH SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A EASILY SMOOTH SURFACE
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2382490
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BA BA REEBA · 2024-2028 N HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
8
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION .INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION :7-38-010
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AT BUTCHER'S AND BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK ONE BETWEEN PREP AREAS OR ONE IN EACH PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES(THREE OF THEM) WATER RESERVOIR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE BURNER OF STOVE,REMOVE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTED BASE SHELVES AT MAIN BAR(GLASSES ARE STORED AT SAID SHELF), MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE, BROKEN HANDLES AT 4 DRAWERS OF COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPLACE. NO
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD PIZZA PALLET IS CHIPPED AND MISSING PART OF WOOD SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 .
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP(SPECIALLY WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(BOTH KITCHEN)
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT THREE ICE MACHINES WATER LINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW LOCATION
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LID PROVIDE AT RECEPTACLES IN STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FIT TO GARBAGE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B) UPON MY RETURN ON 7-1-2020 TO FINISH REPORT GARBAGE AREA CLEANED AND LID CLOSED
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BETWEEN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WALLS.REMOVE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOLES ON WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. BROKEN AND WITH BLACK SLIME ON WALL AT WEST SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK AT MAIN BAR,REPLACE SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WOOD WALL AT MAIN BAR WEST SIDE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE ,ROUGH SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A EASILY SMOOTH SURFACE
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2353125
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BA BA REEBA · 2024-2028 N HALSTED ST
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
2352954
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BA BA REEBA · 2024-2028 N HALSTED ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136165
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BA BA REEBA · 2024-2028 N HALSTED ST
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: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL ON BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT THE PREP SINKS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN HOT LINE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING ON BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLENA AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP/HOT LINE AREA AND BUTCHER/DISHWASHING AREA ON BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135787
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BA BA REEBA · 2024-2028 N HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP /HOT LINE AREA. OBSERVED SCALLOP AT 46,9F, SALMON 44.8F, OCTOPUS 44.9F AND SQUID AT 44.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 164LBS VALUE OF 181.90. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINES OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BROWN AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON BASEMENT. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINES REMOVED ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEAN AND SANITIZED. 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 REAR RECIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BROKEN PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND REAR BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEES MUST USE HAND SINK LOCATED ON FOOD PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL ON BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT THE PREP SINKS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN HOT LINE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING ON BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLENA AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP/HOT LINE AREA AND BUTCHER/DISHWASHING AREA ON BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955838
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BA BA REEBA · 2024-2028 N HALSTED 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: NOTED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDS MARRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE CREAM FREEZER INTERIOR WITH SOME FOOD DEBRIS(ICE CREAM)INSIDE FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING TILE BROKEN ADJACENT TO DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED ANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD WITH HOLE IN IT ABOVE HOT LINE AREA AT FIRST FLOOR. NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS BROKEN AT FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE SHIELDS AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOTED FOODHANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO PUT ON BEARD RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLER COMPLIED.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955703
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BA BA REEBA · 2024-2028 N HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965442
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BA BA REEBA · 2024-2028 N HALSTED 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE IN HOT HOLDING AREA IN POOR REPAIR,EXTERIOR TRIM ON MEAT WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT LINE PREP COOLERS,4- DOOR DESSERT COOLER,PANTRY PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BREAD & BOX BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF,MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRONT BAR AREA RUSTY PREP TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD UPPER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR BAR AREA
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVENS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILLS,STOVE,WHEEL BASES,LEGS ,ICE CREAM FREEZER ,DIPPING WELL,PREP COOLERS,ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,WAIT STATION COUNTER TOPS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ALL ICE MACHINES,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER SIDES OF HEAT LAMPS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,BAR AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,PREP TABLE,ICE MACHINES,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ALL WALK IN COOLERS.MUST GROUT FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINES,FRONT BAR AREA,FRONT HOT HOLDING LINE,UNDER 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT HOT HOLDING LINE,LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILINGS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S BASEMENT TOILETROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL TRIM IN FRONT HOT HOLDING PREP AREA,GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS & CRACKS IN WALLS AND BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND ON LANDING IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR BASEMENT PREP AREA
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960891
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BA BA REEBA · 2024-2028 N HALSTED 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE IN 1ST FL.FRONT HOT HOLDING LINE,ON THE FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PAPER STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,UNDER ALL 3- ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT,IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT,IN CEILING NEAR BASEMENT PREP AREA.ALSO,EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WET WOOD IN COMPRESSOR ROOM,FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,BAR AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/20/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE IN HOT HOLDING AREA IN POOR REPAIR,EXTERIOR TRIM ON MEAT WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT LINE PREP COOLERS,4- DOOR DESSERT COOLER,PANTRY PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BREAD & BOX BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF,MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRONT BAR AREA RUSTY PREP TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD UPPER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR BAR AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVENS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILLS,STOVE,WHEEL BASES,LEGS ,ICE CREAM FREEZER ,DIPPING WELL,PREP COOLERS,ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,WAIT STATION COUNTER TOPS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ALL ICE MACHINES,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER SIDES OF HEAT LAMPS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,BAR AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,PREP TABLE,ICE MACHINES,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ALL WALK IN COOLERS.MUST GROUT FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINES,FRONT BAR AREA,FRONT HOT HOLDING LINE,UNDER 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT HOT HOLDING LINE,LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILINGS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S BASEMENT TOILETROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL TRIM IN FRONT HOT HOLDING PREP AREA,GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS & CRACKS IN WALLS AND BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND ON LANDING IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR BASEMENT PREP AREA
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631904
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BA BA REEBA · 2024-2028 N HALSTED 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 60614
505 of 703 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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