Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jul 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 25, 2025. #54 DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO COVERS (LIDS) ON THE DUMPSTER IN THE REAR OF BUILDING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO COVER GARBAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jun 25, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO COVERS (LIDS) ON THE DUMPSTER IN THE REAR OF BUILDING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO COVER GARBAGE. OBSERVED TRASH AND OTHER DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. REMOVE ALL TRASH FROM GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BY THE DRY PRODUCTS AND IN CORNER AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. RECOMMENDED HAVING PEST CONTROL COMPANY RETURN FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE, HOT HOLDING UNITS, CAN OPENER BLADE, PREP TABLES AT TOP AND BOTTOM AREA, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS, SINKS, CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE AND BLENDER ON PREP TABLE AND ROLLING CART SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF ALL FRYERS AND AREA UNDER GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY STANDING WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER WHEN DONE USING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MOLDED FOOD THAT HAS FALLEN ON THE FLOOR AND NOT BEEN REMOVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jun 13, 2024
License
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FIXTURES, FLOORS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR YARD OF PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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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 Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade 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 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.
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