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Habanero Baja Grill — Hababero

178 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2019
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Habanero Baja Grill — Hababero stretching back to 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 3, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Habanero Baja Grill — Hababero is from Oct 3, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

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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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (BAKED BEANS,RICE,COOKED SLICED CHICKEN)IN WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER DATE MARKING LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) FOR ALL READY TO EAT , REFRIGERATED FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS.
53
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION 4 DRAWER UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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67
Oct 1, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD (CHICKEN, RICE,FISH) STORED IN REFRIGERATED UNITS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED
22
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: TEMPERATURE OF WATER RUNNING THROUGH MIXING FAUCET ON KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK OBSERVED TO BE 87.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT WATER COMING THROUGH MIXING VALVE AT MINIMAL 100 .0 F AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (BAKED BEANS,RICE,COOKED SLICED CHICKEN)IN WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER DATE MARKING LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) FOR ALL READY TO EAT , REFRIGERATED FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AND TRASHCANS COVERED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
54
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION 4 DRAWER UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
36
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS.
53
47
Mar 9, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTLATION INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
38
95
May 16, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooking hood not functioning properly. Hood screen reads "UV door open." Must repair and maintain same.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Habanero Baja Grill — Hababero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Habanero Baja Grill — Hababero on file is from Oct 3, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Habanero Baja Grill — Hababero?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Habanero Baja Grill — Hababero.

Has Habanero Baja Grill — Hababero's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Habanero Baja Grill — Hababero have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Habanero Baja Grill — Hababero 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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