SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BABES ON MILWAUKEE.

BEAT. 41/100

4416 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 2, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Sep 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 2
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114-- ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.- 6-201.11-- MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

AUG 26
2025
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES, INNER ICE SHOOT AND DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.----BBQ GRILL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.----HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP AND OPENINGS AROUND GREASE TRAP PIPING. MUST SEAL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

SEP 25
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.12 OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED AT THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 22
2020
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (IDPH LICENSE, ETC.) AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.12 OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED AT THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 8
2020
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT BAR/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (IDPH LICENSE ETC) AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF UTILITY MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT,ORGANIZE REMAINING,ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS,AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ELECTRIC PIZZA OVEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.

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