NOV 9
2021
PASS · 0 violations
Babylon Bistro
Chicago Health Dept
2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
3 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Nov 2021.
Last inspected Nov 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2021
Inspection history
NOV 2
2021
FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL
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.
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).
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.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA.
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.
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 REPAIR ISSUE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.
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).
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.
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.
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 ITEMS THAT MAY ACCUMULATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. MUST BE PROVIDED FOR NECESSARY UTENSIL HOLDING BEFORE CLEANING AND AFTER SANITIZING. #55-OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR BAR AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA (DRINK COOLERS AND DISH MACHINE). MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
JUL 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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 BEFORE CLEANING AND AFTER SANITIZING.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR. MUST RECAULK AND PROPERLY SEAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO WALL AT BAR AREA IN REAR. MUST SEAL AND CAULK.
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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