Baba Pita
Last inspected: May 10, 2018
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Baba Pita appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2015. On May 10, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Baba Pita's record stops at May 10, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
May 10, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CUT TOMATOES AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 51.8F, YOGURT AT 62.3F, BABA GANOUSH AT 50F, CUT TOMATOES AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING A TAKE OUT ENTREE AND CUT THE PITA BREAD WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND ALSO ADDED CHOPPED PARSLEY TO THE DISH WITH HIS BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAD A MAJOR LEAK AND CRACK IN THE DRAIN LINE AND THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK DID NOT HAVE A DRAIN LINE CONNECTED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED LEMONS AND ONIONS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX TOP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE CARDBOARD BOX TOP WAS USED AS A LID FOR THE CARDBOARD BOX CONTAINING RAW CHICKEN. OBSERVED A SECOND BOX USED TO STORE CHICKEN USED TO STORE MISCELLANEOUS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE FOOD AND NOT TO USE THE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE AFTER THE RAW CHICKEN HAS BEEN REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR THE REAR SCREEN DOOR. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Sep 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER ENCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS AND DRY STORAGE SHEVLING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND PREP STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN/ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 26, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD, WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM LARGE #10 CANS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND STORE IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS AND IN THE PREP AREAS. REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS MUST EITHER BE SANDED OR REPLACE. MUST KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, THE SHELVES IN THE CLOSET IN BETWEEN THE EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL OF THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND COOLERS. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Jun 29, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SOILED AND STAINED SHELF LINERS ON RACKS NEXT TO FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE UNCLEAN LINERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ANY NON-WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS FROM THE PREMISES.
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Jun 15, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.2F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SOILED AND STAINED SHELF LINERS ON RACKS NEXT TO FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE UNCLEAN LINERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ANY NON-WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS FROM THE PREMISES.
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Jun 5, 2015
License
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OPERATING AND ABLE TO HOLD FOODS AT 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND STOCKED WITH SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. REAR DOOR AND SCREEN DOOR ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST SEAL OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE AT BOTTOMS OF BOTH DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO COMMERCIAL, LIDDED GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR WASTE REMOVAL. MUST PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TEST KIT FOR MEASURING SANITIZER STRENGTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARDS AT EITHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STEAM TABLE. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE, NONABSORBANT SPALSH GUARD BETWEEN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SOILED AND STAINED SHELF LINERS ON RACKS NEXT TO FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE UNCLEAN LINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WALLS AND SURFACES IN CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET. MUST FINISH/SEAL SAME. ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS LOOSE AND LEAKS WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET OR ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BOTH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS MISSING CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE STEM AND REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP SINK/UTILITY ROOM IS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN/ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS NOT POSTED. MUST POST 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS AT BOTH ENTRANCES AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION 7-32-020A.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baba Pita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baba Pita on file is from May 10, 2018. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baba Pita?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Baba Pita.
Has Baba Pita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baba Pita have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Baba Pita means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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