BABAS FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE.

Chicago Health Dept

2101 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

7 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 7

2026

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT TRAPS HANGING IN THE REAR OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO INSTALL ALL PEST TRAPS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MALE FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CRATES IN THE REAR BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON. OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SHELVES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ORGANIZE SHELVES IN THE TOILET ROOM.

MAR 12

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINT THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, CLEAN AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, CLEAN ROLLING CART AND PREP TABLES AT BOTTOM AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED, VENT FAN COVER IN WASHROOM ON CEILING, INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

FEB 2

2024

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 26

2024

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 VIOLAION CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, ON THE WINDOW LEDGE IN COOKING AREA, ON THE FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND GRILL, PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALSO REMOVE ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THE SINKS AND IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN AREAS WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN PIPES ABOVE THE ELECTRICAL BOX IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRLLL AND FRYERS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

NOV 10

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR AND BOTTOM INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND WHEELS ATTACHED TO FRYER AND GRILL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FREEZERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR, WALLS, CEILING AND ATTACHED PIPPING BEHIND THE COOKING DIRTY WITH GREASE,DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 4

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED OPEN/UNWRAP FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LYING ON PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR AND BOTTOM INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND WHEELS ATTACHED TO FRYER AND GRILL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FREEZERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MISSING VENT COVER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GARBAGE PILED UP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WALLS BEHIND PREP STATIONS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2497866 DATE 4-6-21. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

APR 6

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR AND BOTTOM INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND WHEELS ATTACHED TO FRYER AND GRILL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES TROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

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