BABA'S FAMOUS STEAKS & LEMONDADE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE MOP SINK NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COMMERCIAL CAN OPENER STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUST BUILD UP ON THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST TO MAKE THE CAN OPENER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE AND RUST BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND GREASE BUILD UP THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE COMMERICAL FAN IN THE WALL OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

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 AN OPENING IN THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VENTILATION COVER ON THE SAID OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND THE REAR HALLWAY WITH UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE SAID AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

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 THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE/OFFICE AREA NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE FLOOR IN THE SAID AREA, TO MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE/OFFICE AREA NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE FLOOR IN THE SAID AREA, TO MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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.