Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade was last inspected on Apr 21, 2017. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade since Apr 21, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven 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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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,( SEVERE BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE INTERIOR AREAS OF ICE MACHINE).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: PREMISES OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER AND AREA NOT CLEAN. EXTERIOR TOP AND LID OF CONTAINER WITH HARDENED EXCESSIVE GREASE. ASLO GREASE ON WALL BY CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN CONTAINER AND WALL AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 12-12-2016 FROM REPORT #1976957 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED THAT LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION-7-42-010.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.MUST REPAIR. ALSO GASKET IN POOR REPAIR ON 3- DOOR COOLER.MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBIS AND GREASE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES.MUST REPLACE. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS IN FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAIN/SOILED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES.MUST REPLACE.ALSO MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP.MUST INSTALL.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA WHERE LEMONADE SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED, BLOCKED BY STACKED BOXES NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,ITALIAN BEEF,PHILLY STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR VENTILATION HOUSING OF ICE MAKER AT REAR OF HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL OF SPLASHES AT SMOOTIE PREP TABLE AT REAR.
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Jan 26, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER AND 3- DOOR COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYERS,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS,POP COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW SILLS ,GLASS ON PREMISES,WHEEL BASE AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD AND GREASE FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL PANELS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM ,LOOSE CAULK AT INTERIOR HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
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Jan 16, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL CRATES,BEHIND ICE MACHINE,,3- COMP SINK,GREASE TRAP,FURNANCE ROOM,TOILET ROOM,AT REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/16/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,ITALIAN BEEF,PHILLY STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION AND TICKET WRITTEN AT 3:50 P.M.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER AND 3- DOOR COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS,BOXED PAPER GOODS FROM TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYERS,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS,POP COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW SILLS ,GLASS ON PREMISES,WHEEL BASE AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD AND GREASE FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL PANELS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM ,LOOSE CAULK AT INTERIOR HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
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Jun 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENING IN LID AT OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE SLOW LEAK AT THE REAR HAND SINK.
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Feb 21, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Feb 9, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED TO ORDER FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 14, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING SHELVES AND FAN COVERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FRYERS INCLUDING ATTACHED WHEELS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVER IN WASHROOM AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL LARGE OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR REAR WALL AND ALONG REAR WALKWAY TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCET AND BROKEN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade on file is from Apr 21, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade.
Has Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Baba's Famous Steak & 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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