Baba's Kitchen, Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2016
74
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Baba's Kitchen, Fish and Chicken, the earliest from 2010. Baba's Kitchen, Fish and Chicken was last inspected on Dec 2, 2016. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Baba's Kitchen, Fish and Chicken dates to Dec 2, 2016.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Baba's Kitchen, Fish and Chicken's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Dec 2, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (ITALIAN BEEF, CHICKEN WINGS CHEESE BURGER ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON REAR PORCH AREA THAT OWNER OF BUSINESS STATES BELONGS TO THE LANDLORD THAT LIVES UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITYOF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF, CHICKEN WINGS CHEESE BURGER ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST ENROLL AND PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALL IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT FRONT STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Dec 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES NOTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOLE IN WALL ABOVE STORAGE SHELF IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE FAUCET. LEAKING OBSERVED AT FURNACE UNIT; REPAIR. REPLACE MISSING TOILET BOWL COVER FOR BACK OF TOILET IN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON REAR PORCH AREA THAT OWNER OF BUSINESS STATES BELONGS TO THE LANDLORD THAT LIVES UPSTAIRS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Apr 4, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces..FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AREA NOT WORKING-MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AT REAR BENEATH STAIRCASE STORAGE AREA,BACKYARD.
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Mar 24, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE,WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTER LITTER ON GROUND,BROKEN LID ON GREASE CONTAINER EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP GREASE SPILLS ON GROUND THIS IS A FEED FOR RODENTS.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE,PROVIDE LID FOR WASTE GREASE CONTAINER,CLEAN SAID AREA IN DETAIL.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AS REQUIRED.
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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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS,DEEP FRYER,REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AREA NOT WORKING-MUST REPAIR.
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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.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AT REAR BENEATH STAIRCASE STORAGE AREA,BACKYARD.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Jan 27, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENNIC PRACTICE OF FOODSERVICE STAFF HANDLING FOOD AND MONEY FROM CUSTOMERS WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HANDS.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010a CRITICAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ACCEPTING MONEY OR HANDLIING ANY NONE FOOD OBJECTS[LIKE TOUCHING BODY PARTS] BEFORE HANDLING FOODS OR BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES TO HANDLE FOOD.CDI.
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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. FOUND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE ON SHELVING UNITS NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES
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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 REMOVE ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH CRACKS OR BROKEN EDGES, AND REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS THAT HAS STAINS AND NUMEROUS CUTS.
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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. MOP SINK AND IN HOOD WALLS PIPES ON HOOD NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.
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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. FLOORS AT REAR EXIT STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTERS ON SHELVES AT REAR EXIT STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baba's Kitchen, Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baba's Kitchen, Fish and Chicken on file is from Dec 2, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baba's Kitchen, Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Baba's Kitchen, Fish and Chicken.
Has Baba's Kitchen, Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baba's Kitchen, Fish and Chicken 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 Kitchen, Fish and Chicken 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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