Babylon Food and Cafe
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2016
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Score
Across the available record, Babylon Food and Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2014. Babylon Food and Cafe was last inspected on Jun 14, 2016. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Babylon Food and Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 14, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 14, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN UNDER COUNTERS NEEDS TO PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STOVES INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER STOVE AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL OUT ALL SHELVES AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OF KITHCEN AND IN MENS WASHROOM UNDER HAND DRYER. CLEAN/PAINT WALLS. OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN REAR OF KITCHEN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON RIGHT BASIN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS. ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INSCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 8, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink, and around washbowl in bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling in rear kitchen area that had exposed plaster, wallboard, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, and rear storage room, shall be provided.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL PLASTIC CONTAINERS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA(SUGAR,TEA,LOOSE TEA). ALSO MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE TOP DOOR OF THE COLD HOLDING PORTION OF THE 2DR COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD DOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WINDOW IN THE MOP SINK ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CEMENT STEP LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOORWAY SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL CRACK/CREVICE OPENING AT WALLBASE WITH THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING EXHAUST HOOD VENT AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY.
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Jun 19, 2014
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GREASE CONTAINER ON PREMISES,OWNER STATED HE WILL NOT USE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES DEEP FRYER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND KEEP UNIT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN STORAGE BY THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE SAID DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING WATER DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ONE STOPPER ON PREMISES FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED
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Jun 2, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Babylon Food and Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Babylon Food and Cafe on file is from Jun 14, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Babylon Food and Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Babylon Food and Cafe.
Has Babylon Food and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Babylon Food and Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Babylon Food and Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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