Baba's Stony Island

1800 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60649
Indian
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Baba's Stony Island is still short, with only two visits logged. On Dec 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. 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
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Apr 25, 2025
License
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR. WHEN TURNED ON IT SPRAYS ALL OVER THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baba's Stony Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baba's Stony Island on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baba's Stony Island?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baba's Stony Island.

Has Baba's Stony Island's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Baba's Stony Island have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Baba's Stony Island means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.