SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BABYLON BISTRO.

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2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 9, 2021 · passed

1 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 MONTHS
since Jul 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 9
2021
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 2
2021
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALEmployee 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).

CRITICALEmployee 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.

MINOREmployee 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.

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

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

MINOROther
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.

SERIOUSEmployee 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 REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

CRITICALPlumbing & 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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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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 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & 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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