APR 21
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE.
BEAT. 22/100
130 E 51ST ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 21, 2017 · failed
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,( SEVERE BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE INTERIOR AREAS OF ICE MACHINE).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
PREMISES OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER AND AREA NOT CLEAN. EXTERIOR TOP AND LID OF CONTAINER WITH HARDENED EXCESSIVE GREASE. ASLO GREASE ON WALL BY CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN CONTAINER AND WALL AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 12-12-2016 FROM REPORT #1976957 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED THAT LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION-7-42-010.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.MUST REPAIR. ALSO GASKET IN POOR REPAIR ON 3- DOOR COOLER.MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBIS AND GREASE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES.MUST REPLACE. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS IN FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAIN/SOILED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES.MUST REPLACE.ALSO MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP.MUST INSTALL.
DEC 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA WHERE LEMONADE SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED, BLOCKED BY STACKED BOXES NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,ITALIAN BEEF,PHILLY STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR VENTILATION HOUSING OF ICE MAKER AT REAR OF HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL OF SPLASHES AT SMOOTIE PREP TABLE AT REAR.
JAN 262015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2015
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER AND 3- DOOR COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYERS,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS,POP COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW SILLS ,GLASS ON PREMISES,WHEEL BASE AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD AND GREASE FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL PANELS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM ,LOOSE CAULK AT INTERIOR HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
JAN 162015FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 16
2015
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL CRATES,BEHIND ICE MACHINE,,3- COMP SINK,GREASE TRAP,FURNANCE ROOM,TOILET ROOM,AT REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/16/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,ITALIAN BEEF,PHILLY STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION AND TICKET WRITTEN AT 3:50 P.M.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER AND 3- DOOR COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS,BOXED PAPER GOODS FROM TOILET ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYERS,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS,POP COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW SILLS ,GLASS ON PREMISES,WHEEL BASE AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD AND GREASE FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL PANELS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM ,LOOSE CAULK AT INTERIOR HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SHELVING UNITS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
JUN 62013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENING IN LID AT OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE SLOW LEAK AT THE REAR HAND SINK.
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FEB 212012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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 SHIELD IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
FEB 92012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
* 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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED TO ORDER FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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 ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, ETC.
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. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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 SHIELD IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
OCT 142010PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2010
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 REPAIR BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVER IN WASHROOM AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
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 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING SHELVES AND FAN COVERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FRYERS INCLUDING ATTACHED WHEELS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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. MUST SEAL LARGE OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR REAR WALL AND ALONG REAR WALKWAY TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCET AND BROKEN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
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