BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE
101 E 51ST ST, Chicago, IL, 60615
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 7, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (3)
- 22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS 20LBS OF SLICED ITALIAN BEEF VALUED AT $150 AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TFRCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 55.0F AT WALI-IN COOLER. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 15, 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.