Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade

August 27, 2025 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings3
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED LOWER SHELVING UNDER THE COOK LINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF FRYERS IN THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 6, 2023: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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