Babas Halal

December 3, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: THE HAND WASHING SINK WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE; OBSERVED A SMALL PAN AND A SCRUBBER INSIDE OF THE HAND SINK; ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) • MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN, STEAK, GRILLED CHICKEN, TACOS, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:07 P.M. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 10 LBS. COOKED CHICKEN AT 121.8F AND 8LBS. SLICED GYROS MEAT-78.3F ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 18LBS. $50.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6LBS.COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 61.0F IN WALK-IN COOLER.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 6LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 22
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER SHELF UNDER HAND SINK VANITY IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL THREE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING OF GARBAGE. MUST HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS. • MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS. • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596159 6/12/24 NOT CORRECTED.#36-4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.:#37- 3-302.12: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-6-202.15: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR. #39-3-305.11: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.#45-4-903.11(A; C): MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47-4-101.19: MUST ELIMINATE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. #47-4-501.11: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2- DOOR GLASS REACH-IN COOLER, LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER, EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.#47-4-501.12: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.#49-4-601.11(C): MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.#55-6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, MISSING CEILING TILE OVER DRINK MACHINES. #56-6-501.14: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH FILTERS AT THE TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 12, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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