BABA'S KITCHEN, FISH AND CHICKEN, INC..

Chicago Health Dept

3420 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

6 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2016.

Last inspected Dec 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 2

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (ITALIAN BEEF, CHICKEN WINGS CHEESE BURGER ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON REAR PORCH AREA THAT OWNER OF BUSINESS STATES BELONGS TO THE LANDLORD THAT LIVES UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

NOV 20

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITYOF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF, CHICKEN WINGS CHEESE BURGER ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST ENROLL AND PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALL IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT FRONT STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

DEC 10

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES NOTED.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR HOLE IN WALL ABOVE STORAGE SHELF IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE FAUCET. LEAKING OBSERVED AT FURNACE UNIT; REPAIR. REPLACE MISSING TOILET BOWL COVER FOR BACK OF TOILET IN WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON REAR PORCH AREA THAT OWNER OF BUSINESS STATES BELONGS TO THE LANDLORD THAT LIVES UPSTAIRS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

APR 4

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces..FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AREA NOT WORKING-MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AT REAR BENEATH STAIRCASE STORAGE AREA,BACKYARD.

MAR 24

2011

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE,WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTER LITTER ON GROUND,BROKEN LID ON GREASE CONTAINER EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP GREASE SPILLS ON GROUND THIS IS A FEED FOR RODENTS.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE,PROVIDE LID FOR WASTE GREASE CONTAINER,CLEAN SAID AREA IN DETAIL.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AS REQUIRED.

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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS,DEEP FRYER,REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AREA NOT WORKING-MUST REPAIR.

Minor Other

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.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

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JAN 27

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENNIC PRACTICE OF FOODSERVICE STAFF HANDLING FOOD AND MONEY FROM CUSTOMERS WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HANDS.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010a CRITICAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ACCEPTING MONEY OR HANDLIING ANY NONE FOOD OBJECTS[LIKE TOUCHING BODY PARTS] BEFORE HANDLING FOODS OR BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES TO HANDLE FOOD.CDI.

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. FOUND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE ON SHELVING UNITS NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES

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. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH CRACKS OR BROKEN EDGES, AND REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS THAT HAS STAINS AND NUMEROUS CUTS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. MOP SINK AND IN HOOD WALLS PIPES ON HOOD NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.

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 AT REAR EXIT STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTERS ON SHELVES AT REAR EXIT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPS.

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