Babylon
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2017
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Score
Babylon has been inspected five times since 2014. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Babylon dates to Feb 10, 2017.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Babylon is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN IN THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Feb 3, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE NOTED CHOPPING FRESH READY TO EAT PARSLEY AND FRESH READY TO EAT TOMATOES WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. NO DISPOSABLE GLOVES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STOP ALL PREPARING AND HANDLING OF READY TO EAT FOODS UNTIL GLOVES ARE PURCHASED. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-010(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. NO SOAP AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. ONE EXPIRED CERTIFICATE NOTED ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES OR SHOW PROOF OF RECENT ENROLLMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1770824 ON 5-16-16 NOT CORRECTED.#30-MUST LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.#32- RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #33- MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ONE OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.#35- MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN.#45-NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON THE PREMISES OR AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE GRILL WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN IN THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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May 16, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ONE OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE HOOD(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 31, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING CONDENSATION. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED UNDER THE DRIPPAGE. MUST REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN AND SODA GUN HOLSTER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE, AND THE CHEESE MELTING RACK ABOVE THE GRILL TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACK IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CHARCOAL GRILL NOT COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED UNIT UNDER VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(TOP AND BOTTOM),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,BY THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN PLASTIC STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER INSTALLED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Babylon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Babylon on file is from Feb 10, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Babylon?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Babylon.
Has Babylon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Babylon have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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