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Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade

March 16, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
code 3Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH THIN PROBE FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING GOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
code 58

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