BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (BURGERS, CHICKEN, STEAK, ITALIAN BEEF) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFCATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE SPILLS ON FRONT SHELVING UNITS WHERE FLAVORED SYRUPS FOR LEMONADE AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND CLEAN ALL SURFACES.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE/YARD AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STACKED ITEMS, GREASE BUCKETS, TRASH, OLD EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. NOTED BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND OTHER FACILITY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS DIRECTLY ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE/YARD AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STACKED ITEMS, GREASE BUCKETS, TRASH, OLD EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. NOTED BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND OTHER FACILITY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS DIRECTLY ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.