Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2015
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Public records show nine inspections at Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade stretching back to 2010. On Jan 23, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jan 23, 2015
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1513218 DATED JANUARY 16, 2015 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: #29 (32)-REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. (33)-CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT. (34)-CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR AND FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS. (38)-PROVIDE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES. (41)-REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO CHEST REACH IN (ICE CREAM) FREEZERS WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE DINING AREA AND WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE DINING AND PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS.
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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 AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES/VENTS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN.
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Jan 16, 2015
Routine
16 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES GRAB RAW CHICKEN AND PUT IT ON THE GRILL AND WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS BEGAN TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. BREAD ROLL, LETTUCE AND PEPPERS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES, PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND TO HAVE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EITHER OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 FLY STRIPS HANGING IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS FROM THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. ITALIAN BEEF-151.5F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE-154.9F, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1387441 DATED 04-15-14 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH TABLE. 32-REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT. 34-CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR AND FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS. 38-MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT THE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES AND PROVIDE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES. 41-REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO CHEST REACH IN (ICE CREAM) FREEZERS WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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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 AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES/VENTS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE DINING AREA AND WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE DINING AND PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ASHTRAY WITH 3 CIGARETTE BUTTS (ONE STILL HAD SMOKE COMING FROM IT) AND ASHES INSIDE OF IT IN THE OFFICE. FOUND ANOTHER ASHTRAY ON THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ADHERE TO THE CLEAN INDOOR ORDINANCE, NO SMOKING INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT AND REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-020 (C)
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Apr 21, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH TABLE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR AND FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT THE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES AND PROVIDE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Apr 15, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY,WATER IS STOPPED UP TO THE TOP INSIDE SINK,MUST REPAIR SINK,INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR AREA OF PREMISES. CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH TABLE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR AND FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT THE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES AND PROVIDE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Feb 21, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED PREP COOLER DOOR AND FRYER CABINET DOOR. REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, UNUSED COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE WALL NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 25, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS NEED CLEANING. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL/CEILING TILES. REPAIR WALLS IN REAR STORAGE. SEAL OPENINGS IN TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 18, 2012
Routine
10 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: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FRONT WINDOW AND TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRY OUT CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FILTERS, FRYERS, GRILL, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, POP MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. REPAIR WALLS IN REAR STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.FAN GUARD COVERS MISSING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SYRUP PUMPS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OR MICROWAVE ALSO CLEAN GREASE TRAP UNDER FLAT GRILL.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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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.CLEAN CEILING VENTS GREASE AND REAR CEILING, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES
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Feb 17, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ACESSIBLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. PREMISESMANAGER ARRIVED ON PERMISES WTH PAPER TOWELS. CDI
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED CHICKEN,TACO BEEF,IN COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade on file is from Jan 23, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade.
Has Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Babas Famous Steak & 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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