Babas Famous Steak and Lemonade on Laramie,Inc
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Babas Famous Steak and Lemonade on Laramie,Inc, the earliest from 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Babas Famous Steak and Lemonade on Laramie,Inc trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
Apr 18, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLCIIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN OR DETTACHED WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AS REQUIRED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 OBSERVED MAHONEY GREASE RECEPTACLE STORED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REPAIR TOP COVERING TO CLOSE PROPERLY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.13 OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR FACILITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR TRASH REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 OBSERVED MAHONEY GREASE RECEPTACLE STORED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REPAIR TOP COVERING TO CLOSE PROPERLY.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN OR DETTACHED WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AS REQUIRED.
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Apr 9, 2025
License
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LOGBOOK OR PEST CONTROL AGGREEMENT ON SITED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT AGREEMENT IN PLACE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLCIIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA OR WASHBOWL INSIDE TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA OR WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWAHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AS REQUIRED.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAHONEY GREASE RECEPTACLE STORED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REPAIR TOP COVERING TO CLOSE PROPERLY.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN OR DETTACHED WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Babas Famous Steak and Lemonade on Laramie,Inc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Babas Famous Steak and Lemonade on Laramie,Inc on file is from Apr 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Babas Famous Steak and Lemonade on Laramie,Inc?
Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Babas Famous Steak and Lemonade on Laramie,Inc.
Has Babas Famous Steak and Lemonade on Laramie,Inc's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Babas Famous Steak and Lemonade on Laramie,Inc have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Babas Famous Steak and Lemonade on Laramie,Inc 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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