BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE
7859 S STATE ST, Chicago, IL, 60619
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 26, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (8)
- 6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS' TRAY OF FOOD ON PREP/TO GO TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM PREP/PACKAGING AREA FOR EATING AND DRINKING.
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR AT COOKSLINE: CATFISH FILLETS 48.9 F, CATFISH NUGGETS 45.9 F, POLISH 45.1 F, HOTDOGS 44.1 F, FETA CHEESE 44.1 F, MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
- 33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIT RECORDED AT 50 F. INFORMED PIC ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE CUT CORD OF REFRIGERATOR TO DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED YELLOW WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP TABLES/CUTTING BOARDS AND SURFACES AT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN HANDICAP STALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN WOMENS HANDICAP WASHROOM STALL AND IN SOUTHEAST STORAGE ROOM. NOTED LARGE UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING OF FLOORS AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE FACILITY. NOTED "SOUR CREAM" CONTAINER IN MENS WASHROOM WITH CIGARETTE BUTT AND ASHES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING INSIDE FACILITY DUE TO DIRECT VIOLATION OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.