Big Buba's Stake & Lemonade
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Big Buba's Stake & Lemonade has three inspections on file, the first dated 2018. The most recent report on file is from Jun 20, 2018. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Big Buba's Stake & Lemonade's record stops at Jun 20, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jun 20, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER (RUSTY). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LOORS IN CORNER AREAS AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. THE SPRAYER AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT SPRAYER.
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Mar 29, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive rust on shelving in walk in cooler. Must remove or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed missing or damaged coving in rear of prep area (green wall). Must repair all coving to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed stained ceiling tiles in front of prep area. Must replace. Must maintain same.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed dirty light shield over middle of prep area (near hallway). Must clean and sanitize. Observed light # 3 not working inside cooking hood. Observed missing light shield in rear of prep in front of walk in cooler. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Must install self closing device on restroom door in prep area. Must maintain same.
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Mar 22, 2018
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed 3 refrigeration units not maintaining proper temperature. Reach in cooler in prep area found with ambient air temperature of 53.2F. Found RC cooler in rear of prep in disrepair. Operator states this cooler does not work. Instructed must repair. All refrigeration on premises must have ambient air temperature of 40F or less. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Observed severe leak under left and middle basins of 3 compartment sink. Observed water flowing from pipe under sink on to floor. Instructed must repair. Serious 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive rust on shelving in walk in cooler. Must remove or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer on right. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed missing or damaged coving in rear of prep area (green wall). Must repair all coving to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed stained ceiling tiles in front of prep area. Must replace. Must maintain same.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed dirty light shield over middle of prep area (near hallway). Must clean and sanitize. Observed light # 3 not working inside cooking hood. Observed missing light shield in rear of prep in front of walk in cooler. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Must install self closing device on restroom door in prep area. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed slow draining hand sink in prep area. Observed slow draining utility sink in dish washing area. Must repair and maintain same.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Buba's Stake & Lemonade last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Buba's Stake & Lemonade on file is from Jun 20, 2018. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Buba's Stake & Lemonade?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big Buba's Stake & Lemonade.
Has Big Buba's Stake & Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Buba's Stake & Lemonade have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Buba's Stake & Lemonade 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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