Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade

8235 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
American
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER SHELVING UNDER THE COOK LINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF FRYERS IN THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED(WATER STAINED) CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE REAR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade.

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 five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.