Babas Original

8307 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60619
Indian
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Babas Original has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Babas Original trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FRYERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: TRASH AND DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTDOOR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HAS NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 9, 2024
License
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Babas Original last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Babas Original on file is from Feb 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Babas Original?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Babas Original.

Has Babas Original's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Babas Original have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Babas Original means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.