BABAS FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE.

Chicago Health Dept

7100 S MICHIGAN AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

5 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Dec 2024.

Last inspected Dec 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 2

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LARGE WHITE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DESSERTS FOR SALE ARE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL INDIVIDUAL DESSERTS WITH INGREDIENTS, USED BY DATE, ETC. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

LOWER SURFACE OF COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS STICKY AND WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT UNDER THE FRYERS, SINKS, COOLERS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) MUST TAKE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

OCT 27

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED FREEZER CHEST WITH DUCK TAPE; OBSERVED BROKEN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON VARIOUS SURFACES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP STATIONS/TABLES, COUNTER TOP, DRY STORAGE SHELVING RACKS AND SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGE AND/OR MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

SEP 23

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT RIC DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 16

2021

FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NOT PRESENT DURING OPERATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE ANY TIME FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DELI MEAT SLICER BETWEEN USES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. ALSO LABEL AND DATE PREP FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 LARGE FLIES AND 10 SMALL FLIES IN AREA OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE BACK FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE WITH PEST CONTROL LOG OF DATE OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE FOR RE-INSPECTION OF 9/23/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT RIC DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP STATIONS/TABLES, COUNTER TOP, DRY STORAGE SHELVING RACKS AND SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURE,FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE & HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR MATS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGE AND/OR MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A MASK INSIDE FACILITY WHILE WORKING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS THAT ALL EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES WHEN INDOORS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 26

2021

PASS 12 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DELI MEAT SLICER BETWEEN USES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. ALSO LABEL AND DATE PREP FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT RIC DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURE,FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE & HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR MATS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGE AND/OR MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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