Baba Pita
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
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Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Baba Pita stretching back to 2018. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCESS FERMENTATION. FOUND A GLASS JAR OF CUT TURNIPS FERMENTING IN WATER AND SALT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE FOOD ITEM UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL IS GRANTED FROM CDPH. FOOD ITEM TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCESS OF FERMENTING FOOD ITEMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE SPECIAL PROCESS UNTIL THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVES A VARIANCE AND HACCP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITH NOT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED YELLOW, LIQUID ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, OVEN, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLES AND 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL.
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Apr 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HUMMUS AND GARLIC SAUCE) STORED IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY-USE DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL DATE-MARKED TCS FOODS BEFORE THE 7-DAY-USE DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF STEAK THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL TCS FOODS PROPERLY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ALUMINUM FOIL TRAYS AND CONTAINERS NOT STORED INVERTED ON THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON THE LARGE METAL COLLANDERS HANGING AND STORED AS CLEAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL UTENSILS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE STOVE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FEMALE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Feb 8, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN BOTTOM OF WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jan 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTED AND SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN BOTTOM OF WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS.
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Jul 14, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 51.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERAURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED VEGETABLES 45.3F.3LBS. RAW BEEF 47.3F.3LBS. BEEF KUFTA 47.3F.7OZ. GRAPE LEAVES 58.7F.2LBS. TURKEY 53.1F. 1.5LBS. CHICKEN 48.4F.3LBS. DICED TOMATO 46.4F-47.5F.2LBS. CHICKEN KUFTA 47.1F.1 LB. SPRING MIX 49.3F. 14 OZ. TABBOULEH 46.4F.4.5LBS. HUMMUS 45.9F-48.4F.1.5 LBS. BABA-GHANNOUJ 45.7F INSIDE OF 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.21.5LBS. $61.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOPSINK.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WEARING OPEN TOE SANDLES IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TOE SHOES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FOIL FROM WALL BEHIND GRILL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR DOOR OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND BEHIND GRILL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING OF CONCRETE FLOOR UNDER STEAM TABLE,MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR WASHING MACHINES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR SERVICE COUNTER,ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Mar 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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May 3, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON ALL FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CONCENTRATED SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK GROOVES AND DEEP CUTS WHICH COULD PROHIBIT EFFECTIVE CLEANING AND SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 26, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2213379 ON 8/23/18 NOT CORRECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... VIOLATION #49 4-601.11(B) STATES "OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUND FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. VIOLATION #55 6-501.12 STATES "OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FLOORS. VIOLATION #55 6-501.114 STATES "OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED OUTSIDE NEAR THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. VIOLATION #56 6-501.14 STATES DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER PROVIDED BEFORE CLOSE OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-30-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APRONS OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTER CLOTHING, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS , AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON ALL FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CONCENTRATED SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK GROOVES AND DEEP CUTS WHICH COULD PROHIBIT EFFECTIVE CLEANING AND SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 7, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A)(A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. -PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. - PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED OUTSIDE NEAR THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE, DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE LOBBY DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND A BROKEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUND FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A) OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE LOBBY AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALL SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED OUTSIDE NEAR THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 :OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 - DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 10, 2018
License
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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baba Pita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baba Pita on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baba Pita?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Baba Pita.
Has Baba Pita's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Baba Pita have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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.
How often is Baba Pita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baba Pita is inspected around two times per year on average.
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