Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade

September 16, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NOT PRESENT DURING OPERATION.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE ANY TIME FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DELI MEAT SLICER BETWEEN USES.
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. ALSO LABEL AND DATE PREP FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 LARGE FLIES AND 10 SMALL FLIES IN AREA OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE BACK FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE WITH PEST CONTROL LOG OF DATE OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE FOR RE-INSPECTION OF 9/23/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT RIC DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP STATIONS/TABLES, COUNTER TOP, DRY STORAGE SHELVING RACKS AND SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURE,FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOM. • MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE & HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST. • OBSERVED THE FLOOR MATS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE. • OBSERVED DAMAGE AND/OR MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A MASK INSIDE FACILITY WHILE WORKING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS THAT ALL EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES WHEN INDOORS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED.
code 64

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 26, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred.

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