Babylon

2023 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Babylon three times, with records going back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Babylon since Oct 29, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE RACKS AND IN THE KITCHEN AT ALL TIMES.(SPICES, DRIED CHILI PEPPERS AND CRACKED WHEAT).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GRIMMY GREASE BUILD-UP.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3-SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

Apr 13, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 2, 2012

License

6 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: The south kitchen wall is exposed brick, seal the wall so it is smooth, sanitary and easy to clean from top to bottom. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. The ice machine and soda dispenser ice bin have dirty/rusty buildup inside the chute and interiors; wash, rinse, and sanitize the above. The 3-door prep cooler has a leaky coil and dirty water is collecting inside the cooler, sanitize and repair the cooler so water drains per code.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: The dumpster doors have large holes gnawed out of the plastic lids, replace the doors so they are rodent proof and tight fitting. The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: The cutting boards are dark and stained, clean or replace soiled cutting boards. The exhaust filters do not fit, repair the filters so they fit. Clean off the dust buildup on the ventilation duct supports above the kitchen. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors have dirty buildup and damaged baseboards under the first floor chest freezer and 3-compartment sink, clean and repair all said areas so they are smooth and sanitary. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Exposed glass bulbs found in the kitchen exhaust hood. Provide shilded lighting inside of the kitchen exhaust hood. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: Provide a sanitary scoop and holder at the basement ice machine. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Babylon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Babylon on file is from Oct 29, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Babylon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Babylon have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Babylon 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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