BADOU SENEGALESE CUISINE.

Chicago Health Dept

2055 W HOWARD ST · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

9 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected May 2019.

Last inspected May 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.(HANDLES CHICKEN,RICE, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. (RICE, BEEF,ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MAY 30

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING BROKEN HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE DOOR OF PREP/DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE,REPLACE. FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AT REAR PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 30

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH LID.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNERS. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PREP AREA BY THE TWO DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

REAR STORAGE BY THE EXIT DOOR WITH EXCESS ITEMS,UNORGANIZED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED,ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED.

JUN 23

2016

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT IN THE CORNER CERVICES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM AND IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND MISSING LIGHT IS REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE NON-WORKING WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, DISCARD ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES (15)ON WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PET CONTROL PROVIDER TO HELP REMOVE/MINIMIZE FLIES AND MAINTAIN. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, ALUMINUM FOIL WAS BEING USED TO COVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALUMINUM FOIL IS PROHIBITED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT IN THE CORNER CERVICES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM AND IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND MISSING LIGHT IS REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

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JUN 30

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated in coolers, freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced, repaired. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving, had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and rear storage 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 that had peeling paint, holes by exposed hand sink in rear prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

MAY 7

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS, CLOTHES, ETC.)

JUL 15

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 59F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 56.3F TO 56.6F; COOKED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 60F; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 59.1F; COOKED PULLED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 57F;JOLOF RICE(YELLOW RICE) AT TEMP OF 58.8F; FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 42F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE. POUNDS 6, VALUE 200. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 12

2012

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAINT/REPAIR RUSTY/BROKEN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL WALL BEHIND THE TWO COOLER, SOUTH WALL

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL WALL AROUND WATER PIPE UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AROUND HOT WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL WALL BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AT WEST WALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DEAD BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR CHEST FREEZER

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