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Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade

July 20, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings5
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: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: FOUND NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CHICAGO CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND LARGE CAN OPENER ON THE REAR PREP TABLE WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 13, 2026: 5 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.