Babs Famous Steak & Lemonade — Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
82
Score
Public records show six inspections at Babs Famous Steak & Lemonade — Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade stretching back to 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Babs Famous Steak & Lemonade — Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
License
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION IN WASHROOM AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE WHITE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DESSERTS FOR SALE ARE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL INDIVIDUAL DESSERTS WITH INGREDIENTS, USED BY DATE, ETC. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LOWER SURFACE OF COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS STICKY AND WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT UNDER THE FRYERS, SINKS, COOLERS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) MUST TAKE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 27, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FREEZER CHEST WITH DUCK TAPE; OBSERVED BROKEN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON VARIOUS SURFACES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP STATIONS/TABLES, COUNTER TOP, DRY STORAGE SHELVING RACKS AND SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGE AND/OR MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Sep 23, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT RIC DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A MASK INSIDE FACILITY WHILE WORKING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS THAT ALL EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES WHEN INDOORS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE ANY TIME FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 LARGE FLIES AND 10 SMALL FLIES IN AREA OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE BACK FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE WITH PEST CONTROL LOG OF DATE OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE FOR RE-INSPECTION OF 9/23/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOT PRESENT DURING OPERATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DELI MEAT SLICER BETWEEN USES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. ALSO LABEL AND DATE PREP FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT RIC DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP STATIONS/TABLES, COUNTER TOP, DRY STORAGE SHELVING RACKS AND SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURE,FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE & HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR MATS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGE AND/OR MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2021
License
12 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DELI MEAT SLICER BETWEEN USES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. ALSO LABEL AND DATE PREP FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT RIC DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP STATIONS/TABLES, COUNTER TOP, DRY STORAGE SHELVING RACKS AND SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURE,FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
53
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE & HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR MATS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGE AND/OR MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Babs Famous Steak & Lemonade — Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Babs Famous Steak & Lemonade — Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Babs Famous Steak & Lemonade — Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Babs Famous Steak & Lemonade — Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade.
Has Babs Famous Steak & Lemonade — Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Babs Famous Steak & Lemonade — Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Babs Famous Steak & Lemonade — Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Babs Famous Steak & Lemonade — Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Babs Famous Steak & Lemonade — Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade is inspected around two times per year on average.
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