BABAS 63 & DAMEN.
2006 W 63RD ST · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 132026PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
No hand soap provided to prep/restroom hand wash sinks, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
No paper towel, no hand drying devices provided at all hand wash sinks, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).
Improper thawing, found frozen fish being thawed in cold standing water water, instructed to thaw according to health code, ie.
No food temperature measuring device , no thermometer on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Broken sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
APR 302025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM & LEFT SIDE DOOR FRAME OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.
APR 242025FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,CHICKEN,SLICED TOMATO,SHREEDED LETTUCE) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:40 A.M. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 30LBS. FULLY COOKED ITALIAN BEEF-54.3F IN POT AND 5 GALLONS BUCKET SOUR CREAM-50.0F IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 71.7 LBS.$100.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 53.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 1- LIVE ROACH IN CREVICES AT SERVICE COUNTER AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES AT MOTORS OF BOTH CHEST FREEZERS AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,LID OF GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMP SINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAR 72025FAILED15 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND REMOVE TAPE AT PIPE OF SAME.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS.- PRE- COOKED CHICKEN AT 99.1F IN A BUSS PAN ON ROLLING CART.5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF- 121.3F.ON DISH STORAGE RACK.3LBS. SLICED GYROS-75.2F ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DSCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.11LBS.$72.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN PHILLY MEAT AT 82.8F INSIDE OF SLIDING REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 10LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST ELEVATE BOXED FOOD AND PAPER SUPPLIES FROM FLOORS AND STORE PROPERLY.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST STORE PROPERLY.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND CARRYOUT FOOD TRAYS NEEDS TO BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS AND REMOVE TAPE COVERING HOLE IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596557 6/20/24 NOT CORRECTED-#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN BETWEEN AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER,DOOR JAMS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE IN LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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JUN 202024PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN BETWEEN AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
4-501.11 : MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM AROUND GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER,DOOR JAMS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
: 6-201.13 : MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR BEHIND POP COOLER NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED WALL TILE IN LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102024FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS.COOKED CHICKEN-118.5F,8LBS COOKED STEAK-105.8F INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZERR.1.5LBS. COOKED ONIONS-92.7F.1.5LBS. COOKED BELL PEPPERS-101.7F ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO GRILL.2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-77.0F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.OF OR BELOW.APPX.23LBS. $145.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 8- LIVE ROACHES ON PIPE BEHIND 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, WHEEL BASES OF CHEST FREEZER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/10/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A GAP IN BETWEEN AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM AROUND GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON GRILL TABLE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER,DOOR JAMS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR BEHIND POP COOLER NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED WALL TILE IN LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREAS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 242023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHEELES ENCRUST WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING WHERE PRODUCE IS STORED.
OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY WITH DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 202023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHEELES ENCRUST WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING WHERE PRODUCE IS STORED.
OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY WITH DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 142023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHEELES ENCRUST WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING WHERE PRODUCE IS STORED.
OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY WITH DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (57 & 58) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570124, DATE 1-23-23. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
JAN 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED WHILE PREPARING, HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BURGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.
MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILL AND ICE BUILD UP. ALL CLEAN THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
APR 132020PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOWELS BEING USED TO LINE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL TOWELS SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS/INBETWEEN FRYERS, AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL WILL EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANLDER MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
DEC 122018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 252017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED 5 FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING WITH DEAD FLIES IN PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO UTILIZE PROPER CONTROL PEST CONTROLS MEASURES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
FRYER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, OFF HINGES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
AUG 92016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
MUST INSTALL END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NO VENTILATION FAN IS INSTALLED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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