Baba's, 18 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60624 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Baba's
Address: 18 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60624
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Oct 15, 2012

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Inspection findings

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Inspection Score
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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 20, 2011 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 12, 2012 0
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 20, 2012 100
No violation details available. Oct 15, 2012 -

Violation descriptions and comments

Jun 20, 2011

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. WIPE DOWN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR WALL AT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE NEEDED.
REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE THREE WORKING METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST DISPOSE OF USED MOP WATER AFTER USE AND INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A UTLITY RACK ON WALL FOR MOP AND BROOM STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET. REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Jan 12, 2012

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST DISPOSE OF USED MOP WATER AFTER USE AND INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A UTLITY RACK ON WALL FOR MOP AND BROOM STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET. REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FIFTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, ON WALL NEXT TO GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK AND IN STORAGE CLOSET ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AREAS. PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATED 12/27/11 STATED THERE WAS EVIDENCE ON PREMISES AND HOLES THAT NEEDED SEALING. MUST REQUEST SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION DATE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE DISPLAYED OR AVAILABLE AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. (OWNERS CERTIFICATE POSTED BUT HE WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THIS INSPECTION). MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. WIPE DOWN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM.
REPAIR WALL AT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE NEEDED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Jan 20, 2012

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. WIPE DOWN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.

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