Baba's
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2012
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Score
Across the available record, Baba's has three inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Baba's is from Jan 20, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Baba's on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. WIPE DOWN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM.
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Jan 12, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FIFTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, ON WALL NEXT TO GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK AND IN STORAGE CLOSET ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AREAS. PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATED 12/27/11 STATED THERE WAS EVIDENCE ON PREMISES AND HOLES THAT NEEDED SEALING. MUST REQUEST SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION DATE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE DISPLAYED OR AVAILABLE AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. (OWNERS CERTIFICATE POSTED BUT HE WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THIS INSPECTION). MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. WIPE DOWN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL AT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST DISPOSE OF USED MOP WATER AFTER USE AND INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A UTLITY RACK ON WALL FOR MOP AND BROOM STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET. REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Jun 20, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. WIPE DOWN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR WALL AT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE THREE WORKING METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST DISPOSE OF USED MOP WATER AFTER USE AND INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A UTLITY RACK ON WALL FOR MOP AND BROOM STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET. REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baba's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baba's on file is from Jan 20, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baba's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Baba's.
Has Baba's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Baba's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Baba's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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