Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade

10343 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Complaint

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CHICAGO CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE SPIT INTO THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BAG FROM CAN, THROW INTO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, WASH HANDS AND REFRAIN FROM SPITTING ANY WHERE IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: THE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: THE REAR DOOR WITH 1/2"-1" GAP UNDERNEATH IT MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND ANYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: LOWER SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS WITH FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZERS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

Jul 16, 2025

License

1 minor violation.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED A RAW WOOD SURFACE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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