Food Safety Report: Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade, 3407 1/2 W Madison St , Chicago, Il, USA.

3407 West Madison Street, Chicago, 60624 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 17, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels at handsink throughout facility(restroom, prep, rear dish area). Instructed person in charge that handdrying provision must be provided at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. (paper towels provided during inspection. )

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handsink to be inaccessible during inspection. Filled with boxes. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain hand sink to be accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued under above violation.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers of spices to not be labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers with common name for ease of identification.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed screen door leading to exterior exit to be ripped and torn. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door stainless steel reach-in cooler in middle prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up on grill table,shelving units,rolling carts, wheel bases of equipment,fryer cabinets,pipes of cooking equipment.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations from report #2562011 dated: 8/11/22 not corrected as follows; #49 observed the inside of the reach in coolers with a build up of food debris and standing water. Instructed to clean and maintain. #51 observed leak coming from base of the faucet of the three compartment sink located in the rear. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order. #55 observed a build up of grease, dirt and debris on the floor of the food service area under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment. Observed a build up of dirt on floor in rear where the three compartment sink is located as well as in the toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas. #55 observed dark stained ceiling tiles just above the toilet room door (possible mold) instructed to remove and replace. #56 observed the hood ventilation unit and the filters with a heavy build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being prepared and the food contact surfaces below. #58 observed city of chicago food service manager without the food allergen training. Informed that all city of chicago food service managers in a risk one facility must obtain and provide on site. Instructed person in charge to bring all violations into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov