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BABA'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BABA'S 6421 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, CHICAGO 60637 Restaurant
December 13, 2023 Canvass License #2877626
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL DOOR HANDLES AND SERVICE CARTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD AND OR GREASE. CLEAN ALL STORAGE CUBBIES UP FRONT BY REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AT BLADE AND AT BASE OF OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD WORN WITH CUTS AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER ON LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT HANDLE ON HANDWASH SINK BY 3 OMPARTMENT SINK AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT HANDLE ON HANDWASH SINK BY 3 OMPARTMENT SINK AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections