JUN 14
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BABYLON FOOD AND CAFE.
EAT. 90/100
5809 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 14, 2016 · passed
4 of 5 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
none critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 82015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, and rear storage room, shall be provided.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
OCT 22014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WINDOW IN THE MOP SINK ROOM.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING EXHAUST HOOD VENT AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY.
JUN 192014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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
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
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
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
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