Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade
Mixed record — 4 of 9 inspections passed
2015-01-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1513218 DATED JANUARY 16, 2015 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: #29 (32)-REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. (33)-CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF TH...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TWO CHEST REACH IN (ICE CREAM) FREEZERS WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE DINING AREA AND WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE DINING AND PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES/VENTS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN.
2015-01-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 16 ▾
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES GRAB RAW CHICKEN AND PUT IT ON THE GRILL AND WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS BEGAN TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. BREAD ROLL, LETTUCE AND PEPPERS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES, PROPERLY W...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EITHER OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND 4 FLY STRIPS HANGING IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS FROM THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. ITALIAN BEEF-151.5F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE-154.9F, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1387441 DATED 04-15-14 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH TABLE. 32-REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT TH...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TWO CHEST REACH IN (ICE CREAM) FREEZERS WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES/VENTS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE DINING AREA AND WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE DINING AND PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
FOUND AN ASHTRAY WITH 3 CIGARETTE BUTTS (ONE STILL HAD SMOKE COMING FROM IT) AND ASHES INSIDE OF IT IN THE OFFICE. FOUND ANOTHER ASHTRAY ON THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ADHERE TO THE CLEAN INDOOR ORDINANCE, NO SMOKING INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT AN...
2014-04-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH TABLE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR AND FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT THE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES AND PROVIDE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
2014-04-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY,WATER IS STOPPED UP TO THE TOP INSIDE SINK,MUST REPAIR SINK,INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR AREA OF PREMISES. CRITICAL 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH TABLE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR AND FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT THE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES AND PROVIDE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
2013-02-21 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED PREP COOLER DOOR AND FRYER CABINET DOOR. REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, UNUSED COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ETC.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL LOOSE WALL NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2012-06-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENTS NEED CLEANING. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL/CEILING TILES. REPAIR WALLS IN REAR STORAGE. SEAL OPENINGS IN TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2012-06-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FRONT WINDOW AND TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CARRY OUT CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FILTERS, FRYERS, GRILL, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, POP MACHINE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. REPAIR WALLS IN REAR STORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2011-07-08 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FAN GUARD COVERS MISSING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SYRUP PUMPS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OR MICROWAVE ALSO CLEAN GREASE TRAP UNDER FLAT GRILL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN CEILING VENTS GREASE AND REAR CEILING, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES
2010-02-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ACESSIBLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. PREMISESMANAGER ARRIVED ON PERMISES WTH PAPER TOWELS. CDI
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED CHICKEN,TACO BEEF,IN COOLERS.
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