Babylon Bistro
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2021
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Score
Babylon Bistro appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2021. The most recent report on file is from Nov 9, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Babylon Bistro since Nov 9, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Babylon Bistro is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 9, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP INSIDE OF MOP SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR BAR AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BAR AREA WHERE BEVERAGES WILL BE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 7/8/2021, REPORT #2522469. #48-OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR AND KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD TO ACCOMMODATE ALL SOILED AND CLEANED ITEMS THAT MAY ACCUMULATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. MUST BE PROVIDED FOR NECESSARY UTENSIL HOLDING BEFORE CLEANING AND AFTER SANITIZING. #55-OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR BAR AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA (DRINK COOLERS AND DISH MACHINE). MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BAR AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO COOLER. OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL AT KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY CAULK AND SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS AND FLAKING MATERIAL IN CEILING AT DISH WASHING AREA AROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND DUCT. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3 COMARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.
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Jul 8, 2021
License
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD TO ACCOMMODATE ALL SOILED AND CLEANED ITEMS THAT MAY ACCUMULATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. MUST BE PROVIDED FOR NECESSARY UTENSIL HOLDING BEFORE CLEANING AND AFTER SANITIZING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR (COLD). MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR BAR AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA (DRINK COOLERS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINK AND DISH MACHINE). MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR. MUST RECAULK AND PROPERLY SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO WALL AT BAR AREA IN REAR. MUST SEAL AND CAULK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Babylon Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Babylon Bistro on file is from Nov 9, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Babylon Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Babylon Bistro.
Has Babylon Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Babylon Bistro have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Babylon Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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