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Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade

May 11, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA, DISH AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical

Inspector note: ADULTERATED FOOD, NOTED LARGE FLY FLOATING IN FISH HELD IN 2 SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 2LBS VALUED AT $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED
code 13Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN, BEEF, DAIRY PRODUCTS, COOKED/REHEATED FOOD) WHERE BEING HELD AND HANDLED. OWNER/ CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 3:47PM WITHOUT CERTIFICATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED, ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER BEING ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUNDS SURROUNDING OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 7, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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