Big Buba's Fine Steak & Lemonade Group

6701 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Jun 30, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Big Buba's Fine Steak & Lemonade Group has three inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Jun 30, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Big Buba's Fine Steak & Lemonade Group since Jun 30, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Big Buba's Fine Steak & Lemonade Group on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 30, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 16, 2011

License

7 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE MISSING AND RUSTY SHELVES IN PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN WAITING AREA. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN UTILITY AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN ALL AREAS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, FLOOR DRAIN, ETC.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, HOLES, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, WHERE CEILINGS, WALLS AND FLOOR MEET IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. COVER AND SEAL ALL BRICK WALLS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REAR UTILITY AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BREAD CRATES, BOARDS, LADDER, ETC) IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Feb 7, 2011

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Buba's Fine Steak & Lemonade Group last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Buba's Fine Steak & Lemonade Group on file is from Jun 30, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Big Buba's Fine Steak & Lemonade Group's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Big Buba's Fine Steak & Lemonade Group have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Buba's Fine Steak & Lemonade Group 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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