Little Baba's Philly Steak — Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2014, Little Baba's Philly Steak — Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 8, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 8, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 11 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Little Baba's Philly Steak — Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Sep 8, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AS REQUIRED. NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED FROM SEPT. 8, 2016 WHEN THE LAST INSPECTION OF THE RESTAURANT WAS MADE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE PREVIOUS SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND DISPLAYED VISIBLY TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES OBSERVED; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREA AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILE AND CEILING VENTS IN NEED OF REPLACING AND CLEANING; REPLACE TILE AND CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Sep 8, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 22, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED FAUCET ONLY AT THE MIDDLE SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FAUCET MUST REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENT IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND DIRTY. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE TO WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 4, 2015
Complaint
7 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 PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALOMG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLER AND THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER (BOXES) FRON IN FRONT OF REAE EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Aug 13, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Aug 5, 2014
Complaint
5 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: 30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE EAST AND NORTH WALLS INSIDE SMALL DISCONNECTED WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR, ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS INSIDE DISCONNECTED WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AND ON FLOOR IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTD AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS. ALSO NOTICED 3 FLIES ON PREMISES, MUST KEEP FRONT DOOR CLOSED AND INSECT PROOF DOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA IN CUSTOMER WATING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, SANDWICHES etc). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS(AND ALL ATTACHED EQUIPMENT) IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE OF UNUSED WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE AND KEEP CLUTTER FREE; STORE ALL ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR SIX INCHES.
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Jun 13, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 6-6-14 ON REPORT# 1473419 NOT CORRECTED: -18- FRONT DOOR NOT REPAIRED, STILL HAVE 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH IT AT BOTTOM. NON COMPLIANT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE OF UNUSED WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE AND KEEP CLUTTER FREE; STORE ALL ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR SIX INCHES.
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Jun 6, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION: ICE CREAM IN FREEZER UNCOVERED AND STORED UNDER FROZEN FISH AND CHICKEN, CRUMBS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE ICECREAM. SUGAR FOUND IN A BUS TUB AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE UNCOVERED WITH BLACK SPECKS IN IT; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINANTS. ITEMS DISGARDED BY MANAGER. TOTAL WEIGHT AT 30 LBS AND TOTAL VALUE AT $50. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A ISSUED.
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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 THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT BEING USED AS A STORAGE UNIT. ALSO FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE CENTER OF THE DOOR MUST BE SEALED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN FREEZER WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME MISSING CEILING TILE OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AREA; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE OF UNUSED WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE AND KEEP CLUTTER FREE; STORE ALL ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR SIX INCHES.
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Feb 10, 2014
License
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS INVERTED(HANDLES UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR OF SMALL DEEP FREEZER NEXT TO POP COOLER IN REAR. REPLACE ALL PLASTIC BUS PANS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN AREA BY WASHROOM. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR ALL HOLES AND CRACKS IN WALLS IN WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE. REPLACE ALL BROKEN/CRACKED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ATTACH A METAL DRAINBOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE HOSE BEING USED AS A FAUCET AT MOP SINK WITH A FAUCET AND BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE 3 METAL STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Baba's Philly Steak — Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Baba's Philly Steak — Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade on file is from Sep 8, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Baba's Philly Steak — Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Little Baba's Philly Steak — Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade.
Has Little Baba's Philly Steak — Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Baba's Philly Steak — Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Baba's Philly Steak — Little Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade 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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