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Baba's
January 12, 2012 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
- failed findings7
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FIFTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, ON WALL NEXT TO GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK AND IN STORAGE CLOSET ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AREAS. PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATED 12/27/11 STATED THERE WAS EVIDENCE ON PREMISES AND HOLES THAT NEEDED SEALING. MUST REQUEST SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION DATE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And ServedInspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE DISPLAYED OR AVAILABLE AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. (OWNERS CERTIFICATE POSTED BUT HE WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THIS INSPECTION). MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. WIPE DOWN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: REPAIR WALL AT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE NEEDED.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST DISPOSE OF USED MOP WATER AFTER USE AND INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A UTLITY RACK ON WALL FOR MOP AND BROOM STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET. REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on June 20, 2011: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.
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