What is Baba's Coffee's health inspection score?

Baba's Coffee has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Baba's Coffee last inspected?

Baba's Coffee was last inspected on February 10, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Baba's Coffee have?

Baba's Coffee has 12 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Baba's Coffee safe to eat at?

Yes, Baba's Coffee has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Baba's Coffee

Name: Baba's Coffee
Address: 5544-5546 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 98

5544-5546 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/10/2026

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0Excellent

Lincoln Square

Ranked #16 of 448 in Lincoln Square

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Feb 10, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

63%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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5544-5546 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Apr 2024

1 inspections

May 2024

1 inspections

May

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Feb 2026

2 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass5 Non-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK FROM THE FAUCET HEADS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE SOUTH-END WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE SOUTH-END WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−20 pts

May 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL INSECT CARCASSES IN WINDOW SEAL OF TOILET ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR ADJACENT FROM STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT CARCASSES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED ITEMS ( PANS, CABINETS, CARTS, RUGS,) STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON LIGHTS AND FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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