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

Chicago, 60624 Illinois, United States

Report date: Oct 8, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed approximately 60lbs of tcs food chicken at improper cold holding temperature range of 49f-52f. Person in charge volunatarily discarded and denatured all affected food at a cost of $200. Instructed person in charge to maintain all cold held food at 41f and below at all times. Priority violation #7-35-005. Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed build up of food debris and grime on interior of cold hold units in front prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed pipe leaking at rear handsink (at elbow connection). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed restroom door not self closing, self closing device in disrepair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed area around dumpsters with trash, grease build up and clutter. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed restroom door in disrepair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed ceiling tiles to be damaged/missing above rear prep table and in restroom above sink and toilet. Instructed person in charge to repair/replace and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site.

Source: chicago.gov