Baba Pita

Chicago Health Dept

2343 W TAYLOR ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

6 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected May 2018.

Last inspected May 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2018

Inspection history

MAY 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CUT TOMATOES AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 51.8F, YOGURT AT 62.3F, BABA GANOUSH AT 50F, CUT TOMATOES AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING A TAKE OUT ENTREE AND CUT THE PITA BREAD WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND ALSO ADDED CHOPPED PARSLEY TO THE DISH WITH HIS BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BOTH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAD A MAJOR LEAK AND CRACK IN THE DRAIN LINE AND THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK DID NOT HAVE A DRAIN LINE CONNECTED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED LEMONS AND ONIONS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX TOP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE CARDBOARD BOX TOP WAS USED AS A LID FOR THE CARDBOARD BOX CONTAINING RAW CHICKEN. OBSERVED A SECOND BOX USED TO STORE CHICKEN USED TO STORE MISCELLANEOUS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE FOOD AND NOT TO USE THE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE AFTER THE RAW CHICKEN HAS BEEN REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR THE REAR SCREEN DOOR. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

SEP 28

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER ENCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS AND DRY STORAGE SHEVLING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND PREP STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN/ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 26

2016

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM LARGE #10 CANS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND STORE IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS AND IN THE PREP AREAS. REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS MUST EITHER BE SANDED OR REPLACE. MUST KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, THE SHELVES IN THE CLOSET IN BETWEEN THE EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL OF THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND COOLERS. MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD, WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.

JUN 29

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SOILED AND STAINED SHELF LINERS ON RACKS NEXT TO FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE UNCLEAN LINERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ANY NON-WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS FROM THE PREMISES.

JUN 15

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.2F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SOILED AND STAINED SHELF LINERS ON RACKS NEXT TO FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE UNCLEAN LINERS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ANY NON-WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS FROM THE PREMISES.

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JUN 5

2015

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATION NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OPERATING AND ABLE TO HOLD FOODS AT 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND STOCKED WITH SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. REAR DOOR AND SCREEN DOOR ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST SEAL OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE AT BOTTOMS OF BOTH DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NO COMMERCIAL, LIDDED GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR WASTE REMOVAL. MUST PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO SANITIZER TEST KIT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TEST KIT FOR MEASURING SANITIZER STRENGTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARDS AT EITHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INADEQUATE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STEAM TABLE. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE, NONABSORBANT SPALSH GUARD BETWEEN SAID EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SOILED AND STAINED SHELF LINERS ON RACKS NEXT TO FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE UNCLEAN LINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

UNFINISHED WALLS AND SURFACES IN CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET. MUST FINISH/SEAL SAME. ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FRONT AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS LOOSE AND LEAKS WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET OR ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BOTH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS MISSING CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE STEM AND REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MOP SINK/UTILITY ROOM IS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN/ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

'NO SMOKING' SIGNS NOT POSTED. MUST POST 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS AT BOTH ENTRANCES AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION 7-32-020A.

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