Food Safety Report: Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade, 7859 S State St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60619 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 29, 2025
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructe manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed no splash guard on right side of hand washing sink next to single service articles. Instructed manager to provide splash guard on hand wasing sink to prevent splash contamination.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed handle of dispensing utensils inside sugar in bulk container. Instructed manager to store handle above sugar to prevent contamination.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to proect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed no adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed front two lids missing on outside garbage dumpster. Instructed manager to replace missing lids and maintain. Outside dumpster shall be covered with tight-fitting lids. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area and stained ceiling tiles in front lobby and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris inside light shields and dust buildup on ceiling tiles and vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soiled water in mop pail and mop heads stored on floor in utility closet. Instructed manager to discard all soiled water and store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed grease buildup inside venitlation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov