Chicago
78
EAT

Babylon

2023 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
78/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
3
2 passed
Last Inspected
2013-10-29
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
78/100
EAT
Passed most recent inspection (2013-10-29)
Failed 1 inspection (2012)
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
2013-10-29 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE RACKS AND IN THE KITCHEN AT ALL TIMES.(SPICES, DRIED CHILI PEPPERS AND CRACKED WHEAT).

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GRIMMY GREASE BUILD-UP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 3-SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

2012-04-13 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-04-02 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

The south kitchen wall is exposed brick, seal the wall so it is smooth, sanitary and easy to clean from top to bottom. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. T...

critical Pest Activity

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

The dumpster doors have large holes gnawed out of the plastic lids, replace the doors so they are rodent proof and tight fitting. The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not const...

minor Sanitation

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

The cutting boards are dark and stained, clean or replace soiled cutting boards. The exhaust filters do not fit, repair the filters so they fit. Clean off the dust buildup on the ventilation duct supports above the kitchen. All food and non-fo...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors have dirty buildup and damaged baseboards under the first floor chest freezer and 3-compartment sink, clean and repair all said areas so they are smooth and sanitary. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleane...

minor Facility Condition

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

Exposed glass bulbs found in the kitchen exhaust hood. Provide shilded lighting inside of the kitchen exhaust hood. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Provide a sanitary scoop and holder at the basement ice machine. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

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Popeyes
100
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75
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74
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18
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