BABA'S.

Chicago Health Dept

18 S PULASKI RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2012.

3 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2012.

Last inspected Jan 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 20

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. WIPE DOWN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM.

JAN 12

2012

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

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. FOUND FIFTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, ON WALL NEXT TO GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK AND IN STORAGE CLOSET ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AREAS. PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATED 12/27/11 STATED THERE WAS EVIDENCE ON PREMISES AND HOLES THAT NEEDED SEALING. MUST REQUEST SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION DATE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE DISPLAYED OR AVAILABLE AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. (OWNERS CERTIFICATE POSTED BUT HE WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THIS INSPECTION). MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALL AT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST DISPOSE OF USED MOP WATER AFTER USE AND INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A UTLITY RACK ON WALL FOR MOP AND BROOM STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET. REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

JUN 20

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR WALL AT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE THREE WORKING METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.

Minor Sanitation

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

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