Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
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Score
BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE, located at 101 E 51st St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 18, 2026. The inspection identified two critical, one major, and four minor violations. Previous inspections for this American restaurant have also generally fallen into the high-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Dec 22, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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Nov 24, 2025
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Jul 2, 2025
License
5 minor violations.
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Violations — Feb 18, 2026 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, SAMDWICHES, AND FRENCH FRIES. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS 50LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $100 AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F LOCATED IN FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F AT FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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