Baobab BBQ

2301-2303 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

American

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Baobab BBQ three times, with records going back to 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 17, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2019

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 17, 2018

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AFTER A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. PF VIOLATION 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE SHALL COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PA 100-0367

Jul 13, 2018

License

6 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AFTER A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. PF VIOLATION 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA,AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PF VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: SMOKER FOR BBQ OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR IS ENCLOSED BY THE WALLS BUT NOT ENCLOSED WITH CEILING/ROOF TO PROTECT FROM THE WEATHER AND ENTRY OF INSECTS ,RODENT AND CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING/ROOF.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER SHALL COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baobab BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baobab BBQ on file is from Dec 17, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baobab BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baobab BBQ.

Has Baobab BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Baobab BBQ have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Baobab BBQ 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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