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Baba'S Restaurant

7103 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · Medium risk
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73/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for pest activity, food temperature

Inspections
5
3 passed
Last Inspected
2010-09-23
Pass Rate
60%
2 failures
Score
73/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2010-09-23)
Failed 2 inspections (2010, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2010-09-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-09-22 Pass Consultation
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

VIOLATION REMAINS. SEE COMMENTS BELOW.

2010-09-15 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

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. OB...

2010-07-16 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-06-11 Fail License
CRITICAL 8
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 REACH-IN COOLERS 68.1F AND 52.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS. COOLERS MUST...

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 SOUR CREAM 64.5F, RAW EGGS 62.4F, CHICKEN 60.0-62.1F AND GROUND BEEF 52.1F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD.

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 ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, SINKS

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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

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 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. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD...

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. WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

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