Baba Pita
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2014
61
Score
BABA PITA, located at 1032 W Lake St in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on August 19, 2014, with a score of 61. This inspection identified 10 minor violations, including issues with food in original containers and the cleanliness of equipment. The facility's inspection history shows a pattern of mostly low-risk outcomes across nine scored inspections.
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Inspection History
Aug 19, 2014
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
61
Aug 6, 2014
Routine
15 minor violations.
47
Dec 9, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 25, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 12, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 5, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 26, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 12, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2010
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Violations — Aug 19, 2014 Inspection
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SUGAR,SALT,ETC)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFINISH EXTERIOR OF LARGE MIXER IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LOCK FOR THE ICE STORAGE FREEZER OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARDS,PREP TABLES,SINKS,COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS,UNDER SHELVES,IN WALK IN COOLERS,ALONG WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE SEDIMENT FROM PREVIOUS FLOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. (ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK) MUST REMOVE FOAM FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. WALLS IN MENS BASEMENT WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT THE BASMENT WASHROOM DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE HEAVY BRICKS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO INSPECT PLUMBING AND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE MOP SINK. WATER MUST ALSO DRAIN PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE RAISED SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLERS. KEEP FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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