Badou Senegalese Cuisine
Last inspected: May 8, 2019
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at Badou Senegalese Cuisine stretching back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from May 8, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Badou Senegalese Cuisine's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 8, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Badou Senegalese Cuisine's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 8, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.(HANDLES CHICKEN,RICE, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. (RICE, BEEF,ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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May 30, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING BROKEN HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE DOOR OF PREP/DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE,REPLACE. FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AT REAR PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 30, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH LID.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNERS. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: WATER INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PREP AREA BY THE TWO DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE BY THE EXIT DOOR WITH EXCESS ITEMS,UNORGANIZED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED,ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED.
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Jun 23, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT IN THE CORNER CERVICES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM AND IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND MISSING LIGHT IS REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE NON-WORKING WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, DISCARD ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 14, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES (15)ON WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PET CONTROL PROVIDER TO HELP REMOVE/MINIMIZE FLIES AND MAINTAIN. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, ALUMINUM FOIL WAS BEING USED TO COVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALUMINUM FOIL IS PROHIBITED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT IN THE CORNER CERVICES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM AND IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND MISSING LIGHT IS REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE NON-WORKING WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, DISCARD ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in coolers, freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced, repaired. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving, had rust, 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 cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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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, and rear storage 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 that had peeling paint, holes by exposed hand sink in rear prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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May 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS, CLOTHES, ETC.)
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Jul 15, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 59F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 56.3F TO 56.6F; COOKED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 60F; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 59.1F; COOKED PULLED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 57F;JOLOF RICE(YELLOW RICE) AT TEMP OF 58.8F; FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 42F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE. POUNDS 6, VALUE 200. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2012
License
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAINT/REPAIR RUSTY/BROKEN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL WALL BEHIND THE TWO COOLER, SOUTH WALL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL WALL AROUND WATER PIPE UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AROUND HOT WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL WALL BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AT WEST WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DEAD BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR CHEST FREEZER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Badou Senegalese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Badou Senegalese Cuisine on file is from May 8, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Badou Senegalese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Badou Senegalese Cuisine.
Has Badou Senegalese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Badou Senegalese Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Badou Senegalese Cuisine 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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