Badou Senegalese Cuisine

1945-1947 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626
African
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Badou Senegalese Cuisine is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE REACH-IN CHEST FREEZER WHICH IS USED FOR SPECIAL EVENT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR REPLACE UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALLS AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Mar 26, 2024
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CABINET DOORS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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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 Mar 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Badou Senegalese Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Badou Senegalese Cuisine.

Has Badou Senegalese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Badou Senegalese Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Badou Senegalese Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.