APR 27
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BABA'S VILLAGE.
EAT. 87/100
310 S CANAL ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 27, 2018 · passed
9 of 11 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, COOKED CHICKEN,ETC INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
LOWER SHELF OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
SEP 152017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND NOT LABELLED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE STOVE TOPS. OBSERVED MINOR BROWNISH DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER FOOD PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK, UNDER SHELVING UNIT AND UNDER 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 32016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND APPROX10LBS OF RICE WITHCHICKEN INSIDE A LARGE BOX STORED NEXT TO THE OVEN MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 112.0F.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,CDI.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER. APPROX COST $35.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TOP OF CHEST FREEZER ON LEFT SIDE BY WALK IN COOLER LID IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR/ REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FACET AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
2-EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AND DISH AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 42015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOODS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND FOOD IN A WHITE PLASTIC GROCERY BAG, AND FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE BOX FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FROST BUILD-UP, REPAINT RUSTED INTERIOR AND REMOVE CARD BOARD LINER FROM THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE ICE BOX FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE COOK STAFF AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. OBESERVED DISH WASHER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF.
JUL 142014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND UNDER ONION STORAGE RACK AT REAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL TILES OF OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE ALONG WALL AT BOTTOM IN DRY STORAGE AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS AND WHERE NECESSARY.
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AUG 262013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL READY TO EAT TOGO FOOD CONTAINER IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH THE NAME AND INGREDIENTS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
NOV 232012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 23
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS & AREAS ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MENS BATHROOM VENT NOT WORKING, MUST FIX.
MAY 272011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2011
FAILED
5 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 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE UPPER INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. REINSPECTION DATE 06/03/11.
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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN COOLER GASKETS.
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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN BY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.
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. OBSERVED UNCLEAN CEILIING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NOV 22010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED, TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
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. MISSING BASEBOARD TILES AT WALLS BY WATER TANK & MOP SINK, MUST BE REPLACED. DUSTY FAN GUARD OF FRONT COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
AUG 52010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. Cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be replaced, to make surfaces smooth/easily cleanable.
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. Following need cleaning: interior of microwave ovens, & door tracks of front cooler -due to food debris/stains.
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. Floor drains need cleaning & threshold of rear door must be repaired(Peeling off).
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. Filters & attachments to interior of hood must be free of grese/dust build-up.
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. All wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution & replaced as needed.
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