Babas 63 & Damen

2006 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60636
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The most recent inspection for BABAS 63 & DAMEN, located at 2006 W 63Rd St in Chicago, IL, was conducted on February 13, 2026, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 67. This inspection identified three major and two minor violations. Throughout its 15 recorded inspections, BABAS 63 & DAMEN has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.

15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Apr 30, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 24, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
45
Mar 14, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
37
Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
37
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jan 23, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Apr 13, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Dec 12, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Aug 25, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 9, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Feb 13, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand soap provided to prep/restroom hand wash sinks, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towel, no hand drying devices provided at all hand wash sinks, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Improper thawing, found frozen fish being thawed in cold standing water water, instructed to thaw according to health code, ie.
35
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No food temperature measuring device , no thermometer on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
36
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Broken sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
48
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)