Chicago
90
EAT

Babylon Food and Cafe

5809 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 · West Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
90/100

Strong record across 5 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
5
4 passed
Last Inspected
2016-06-14
Pass Rate
80%
1 failure
Score
90/100
EAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-06-14
Failed 1 inspection (2014)
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Sanitation minor 17×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature minor
2016-06-14 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN UNDER COUNTERS NEEDS TO PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STOVES INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER STOVE AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL OUT ALL SHELVES AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OF KITHCEN AND IN MENS WASHROOM UNDER HAND DRYER. CLEAN/PAINT WALLS. OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN REAR OF KITCHEN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON RIGHT BASIN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS. ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INSCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

2015-06-08 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around exposed hand sink, and around washbowl in bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls, ceiling in rear kitchen area that had exposed plaster, wallboard, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, and rear storage room, shall be provided.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

2014-10-02 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL PLASTIC CONTAINERS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA(SUGAR,TEA,LOOSE TEA). ALSO MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE TOP DOOR OF THE COLD HOLDING PORTION OF THE 2DR COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD DOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN WINDOW IN THE MOP SINK ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR CEMENT STEP LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOORWAY SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL CRACK/CREVICE OPENING AT WALLBASE WITH THE FLOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK FAUCET.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING EXHAUST HOOD VENT AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY.

2014-06-19 Pass License
7
minor Sanitation

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

NO GREASE CONTAINER ON PREMISES,OWNER STATED HE WILL NOT USE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES DEEP FRYER

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND KEEP UNIT CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN STORAGE BY THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE SAID DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING WATER DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ONE STOPPER ON PREMISES FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED

2014-06-02 Fail License

No violations found.

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