Chicago
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Babylon Bistro

2639-2641 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 · West Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
57/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
3
1 passed
Last Inspected
2021-11-09
Pass Rate
33%
1 failure
Score
57/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2021-11-09)
Failed 1 inspection (2021)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other minor
2021-11-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-11-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR BAR AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3 COMARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BAR AREA WHERE BEVERAGES WILL BE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAI...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP INSIDE OF MOP SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BAR AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO COOLER. OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL AT KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY CAULK AND SEAL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAPS AND FLAKING MATERIAL IN CEILING AT DISH WASHING AREA AROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND DUCT. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 7/8/2021, REPORT #2522469. #48-OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR AND KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD TO ACCOMMODATE ALL SOILED AND CLEANED ...

2021-07-08 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD TO ACCOMMODATE ALL SOILED AND CLEANED ITEMS THAT MAY ACCUMULATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. MUST BE PROVIDED FOR NECESSARY UTENSIL HOLDING BEFOR...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR (COLD). MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR BAR AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA (DRINK COOLERS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINK AND DISH MACHINE). MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR. MUST RECAULK AND PROPERLY SEAL.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO WALL AT BAR AREA IN REAR. MUST SEAL AND CAULK.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

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