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Baba'S Famous Steak and Lemonade

71031/2 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · Medium risk

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2 inspections on record — all passed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
0 passed
Last Inspected
2010-05-20
Pass Rate
0%
0 failures
Score
UNRATED
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
2010-05-20 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
9
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 FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 179.5F IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIO...

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. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON PREP COOLER.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES (CIGARETTE ASHES), COOLERS, SHELVES, COUNTER (CIGARETTE BUTTS).

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES, FOOD DEBRIS, ...

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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. OBSERVED SHIRTS, JACKETS, PANTS, AND BAGS OF CLOTHING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLOTHING TO ...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED SMALL CARRYOUT TRAY LINED IN FOIL AND USED AS ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTT AND ASHES INSIDE TRAY ON PREP TABLE NEAR FOOD SERVICE FILM AND SNOBALL SYRUP. IN...

2010-04-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 58.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. ...

critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW STEAK 48.9F, RAW CHICKEN BREASTS 59.9F, POLISH 58.2F, SAUSAGE 61.2F, RAW GROUND BEEF 56.3F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL FOOD. CO...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT...

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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

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