Milo's Palace — Babylon Bistro
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Milo's Palace — Babylon Bistro 11 times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Milo's Palace — Babylon Bistro dates to Nov 24, 2017.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Milo's Palace — Babylon Bistro is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 24, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING AND DINNER WARE ON SHELVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING AND DINNER WARE OR PROVIDE PROTECTIVE COVERS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- NO SPLASH GUARDS AT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING HAND WASH SINKS,NO STOPPERS AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS (BARS), MISSING HANDLE AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BAR, MISSING FILTER, DIRT AND GREASE AT THE HOOD OF GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS, NEW FAUCET HANDLE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MUST REPAIR ALL NECESSARY PLUMBING.
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Aug 25, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BAR.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: NOTED CLOGGED DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR BY KITCHEN BACKING-UP ONTO FLOOR, ALSO WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK WHEN WATER IS OPENED AND RELEASED FROM ONE SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR BY THE KITCHEN, NO SOAP AT THE FRONT BAR AND KITCHEN... INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING AND ACCUMULATED BLACK SLIME IN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPLACE TUBES AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BY THE HEATING TANK AND OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.ALSO NOTED OPENING AT THE SIDE DOOR OF ABOUT 1/4" AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING AND DINNER WARE ON SHELVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING AND DINNER WARE OR PROVIDE PROTECTIVE COVERS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED GYRO SPLIT OUTSIDE THE HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PLACE IT INSIDE THE HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE STOVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED CEILING IN UTENSIL WASHING ROOM. MUST REPAIR CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- NO SPLASH GUARDS AT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING HAND WASH SINKS,NO STOPPERS AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS (DISH WASHING AND BARS), MISSING HEAD AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BAR,LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FRONT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LEAKING U-JOINT OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT SAME, SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SAME, MISSING FILTER, DIRT AND GREASE AT THE HOOD OF GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKAGES AND NEW FAUCET HEAD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MUST UPGRADE ALL NECESSARY PLUMBINGS.
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Aug 15, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas by ice machine, dish machine area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had peeling paint/holes by prep table shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathrooms shall be repaired/replaced
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Aug 7, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some foods not properly dated in cooler, must properly date food items in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas by ice machine, dish machine area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had peeling paint/holes by prep table shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathrooms shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jan 21, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build , needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar areas under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in bathrooms thst had broken wall tiles, holes, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area shall be provided.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: above had no proof for food handlers, mgmt was advised to have and provide proof of food handlers for next routine inspection.
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Aug 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 4 LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE, LENTILS, SUGAR AND SALT NOT LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON TOP OF THE LOWER SHELF AT THE TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA. ALSO MUST REPAINT SHELVING AT SAME ABOVE STATED AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH BAR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES (EAST SIDE BAR AND WEST SIDE BAR IN THE DINING ROOM AREA).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE REAR MOP SINK.
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Oct 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in front bar area in state of disrepair. shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Oct 15, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE LINE FROM POP GUN DISPENSERS BEHIND THE BARS MUST BE PROPERLY RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN, ALSO OBSERVED WASTE LINE FROM EXPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR, NEED TO RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE UNTHREADED FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BACK FLOW PREVENTION NOT INSTALLED AT EXPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(DISH ROOM AND BAR AREAS).
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Oct 9, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED(0 PPM),DISH MACHINE PRESENTELY NOT IN USE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,CRITICAL VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPINGS INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.WE(OWNER AND I )OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INTO ICE CUBE,INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF LIVE ANTS BEHIND THE STOVE (OVER 10); EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: ON TOP THE PIPE BESIDE THE DISH MACHINE, ON FLOOR UNDER THE AUDIO EQUIPMENTS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE STAGE, IN DINING ROOM; BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AREA BY THE STAGE ON WOOD UNDER THE COUNTER.(OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE LINE FROM POP GUN DISPENSERS BEHIND THE BARS MUST BE PROPERLY RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN, ALSO OBSERVED WASTE LINE FROM EXPRESSO COFFFE MACHINE INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR, NEED TO RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RE-SEAL OPENED FLOOR IN DISH ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BACK FLOW PREVENTION NOT INSTALLED AT EXPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(DISH ROOM AND BAR AREAS).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE MAIN BAR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF 6" FROM FLOOR.
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Jul 3, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected by 10/2/12.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected by 10/2/12.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected by 10/2/12.
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Jul 2, 2012
License
8 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: MUST RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE MAIN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE PREP AREA AND REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL THE DOORS OF THE TWO WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Milo's Palace — Babylon Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Milo's Palace — Babylon Bistro on file is from Nov 24, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Milo's Palace — Babylon Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Milo's Palace — Babylon Bistro.
Has Milo's Palace — Babylon Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Milo's Palace — Babylon Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Milo's Palace — Babylon Bistro 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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