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CAFE BA BA REEBA

2024-2028 N HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

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.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631550

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 PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES NEAR THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR BAR, APPROX. 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT RECEIVING PREP AREA, APPROX. 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND APPROX. 1 LIVE AND 4 DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE GLUEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, REMOVE DEAD PESTS AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE GROUTING IS WORN IN FRONT OF THE HOT LINE FRYER AND IS HOLDING EXCESS WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WASTE PIPING IS LEAKING AT THE PRE-RINSE SINK AT THE UPSTAIRS DISH MACHINE. THE DRAIN PLUG IS LEAKING AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT RECEIVING ROOM. THE WATER PIPING ATTACHED TO THE BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578334

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

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN VARIOUS CUTTING BOARDS. CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE CLEANED SO THAT DARK GROOVES ARE REMOVED OR CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE REPLACED.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT STANDING WATER. FLOOR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM WITH STANDING WATER. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CAN BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. HAND TO DRY TO PREVENT SMALL FLY BREEDING ACTIVITY

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1576139

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

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP IN BASEMENT WITH WASTEWATER FROM DISHMACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE BACK UP AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1459816 DATED 5/16/14 #38 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TWELS WITHIN 1ST FLOOR GRILL AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN VARIOUS CUTTING BOARDS. CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE CLEANED SO THAT DARK GROOVES ARE REMOVED OR CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE REPLACED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT STANDING WATER. FLOOR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM WITH STANDING WATER. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CAN BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. HAND TO DRY TO PREVENT SMALL FLY BREEDING ACTIVITY

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561289

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.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459816

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: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT(CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH COLD AND HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE FIRST FLOOR GRILL AREA.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459654

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401775

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: OBSERVED CONSUMABLE ICE IN CONTACT WITH THE COLD PLATE AND SODA DRAIN LINES IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE GRILL AREA AND DISHWASH ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092513

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: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT RECEIVING AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1301004

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: OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND SODA LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE ICE AND COLD PLATE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, WINE COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 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
154356

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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154354

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

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED ICE (FOOD) CONTAMINATED BY PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER PANEL WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE IN ALL THREE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE. MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY FOUND NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTTOM OF DOOR WITH TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR OF OUTDOOR LINEN STORAGE BIN FOUND DIRTY WITH PAPER AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR THROUGHOUT WINE CELLAR WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL IN BASEMENT LADIES WASHROOM DIRTY WITH SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN. MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE VEGETABLE BOX FREEZER IN BASEMENT, MUST REPLACE.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS, LADIES AND MENS, MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PILED CONSTRUCTION WOOD ON GROUND AT REAR WALKWAY TO ALLEY MUST BE REMOVED.

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